Jack Della Maddalena Loses Decision to Islam Makhachev, Prates Calls Him 'Boring'

Jack Della Maddalena Loses Decision to Islam Makhachev

Jack Della Maddalena lost a decision to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330, with Makhachev moving to 2-0 at 170 lbs. Makhachev's wins over Jack Della Maddalena and Ian Machado Garry have come by decision, as he has not been able to finish his opponents as he did so many times when he fought at lightweight.

What Did Carlos Prates Say About Islam Makhachev?

Carlos Prates trashed Islam Makhachev, calling him "boring" ahead of a potential title showdown. Speaking on "The Ariel Helwani Show," Prates slammed Makhachev for being a "boring" fighter. "I think (Makhachev) is boring. I don't like watching fights at all. Striking fights or some friends, of course, I like to watch. But especially if there's a grappler fighting, I don't like to watch. I like to watch people getting knockouts, a lot of action and things like that," Prates said.

Could Carlos Prates Be Next for Islam Makhachev?

Following UFC 330, UFC president Dana White was asked who will be next for Makhachev, and he was non-committal about whether it would be Prates or Michael Morales who will be next in line for the title shot at 170 lbs. Both men are deserving of getting the next UFC welterweight title shot against Makhachev, but only one man can get the next crack at the belt.

What Comes Next?

Given that Prates is coming off back-to-back wins over former UFC welterweight champions Jack Della Maddalena and Leon Edwards, it would seem like he has the inside track to get the next title shot over Morales, whose best UFC win is Sean Brady, a great fighter to be sure, but not a former UFC champion.

Key Takeaways:

• Jack Della Maddalena lost a decision to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330.
• Carlos Prates called Makhachev "boring" ahead of a potential title showdown.
• Prates and Morales are both in the running for the next title shot against Makhachev.

UFC Welterweight Title Shot Contenders:

Note: The table only includes the fighters mentioned in the article.