Della Maddalena is the reigning UFC welterweight champion and is moving into a high-profile bout against Makhachev, who has vacated the lightweight title to move up to welterweight for this fight.
Della Maddalena sees Makhachev as the top pound-for-pound fighter and a major challenge, but believes he can keep the fight standing and use his striking advantage. Makhachev, on the other hand, brings dominant grappling and wrestling skills and is expected to try to impose his game on the fight.
The fight is happening in ten days, but UFC sportsbooks have already created lines for the main event between Della Maddalen and Machachev.
Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev Betting Line
Jack Della Maddalena +206 ($500 max bet to win $1,030)
Islam Makhachev -250 ($1,250 max bet to win $500)
Jack Della Maddalena +220 ($600 max bet to win $1.320)
Islam Makhachev -270 ($1,620 max bet to win $600)
Jack Della Maddalena +210 ($1,000 max bet to win $2,100)
Islam Makhachev -250 ($2,500 max bet to win $1,000)
Three of our best-reviewed online sportsbooks are offering lines for the main event of UFC 322. Betting odds suggest that Makhachev is a heavy favorite to win and place the UFC Welterweight Championship belt around his waist.
The presence of multiple lines allows us to shop the odds for the best available payouts, but we also have to consider the maximum bets and potential gains that each sportsbook is offering.
For instance, the highest moneyline odds for Maddalena to win are offered at Bovada, but gamblers after the largest possible payout should place their wagers at BetOnline.
BetUS and BetOnline have the same -250 odds on Machachev to win, but BetOnline is offering the highest payout at $1,000.
Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev Tale Of The Tape
| Jack Della Maddalena | Islam Makhachev | |
| Country | Australia | Russia |
| Age | 29 | 33 |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) | 155 lb (70 kg) |
| Reach | 73 in (185 cm) | 70 in (178 cm) |
| Professional Record | 18 wins, 2 losses (12 KOs) | 27 wins, 1 loss (5 KOs) |
| Win Rate | 90% | 96% |
| KO Win Rate | 67% | 19% |
| Submission Win Rate | 11% | 48% |
| Loss Rate | 10% | 4% |
| KO Loss Rate | 50% | 0% |
| Submission Loss Rate | 50% | 0% |
| Stance | Southpaw | Southpaw |
| UFC Division | Welterweight (170 lbs / 77.1 kg) | Lightweight (155 lbs / 70.3 kg) (Moving up to welterweight) |
Machachev has not lost a fight in over a decade. His last loss came in October of 2015 against Adriano Martins at UFC 192. After losing his first two career MMA matches, Della Maddalena has won eighteen fights in a row. His last loss came in March of 2016.
We expect more UFC prop bets for the main event and the remainder of the card to appear closer to fight night.
