Jack Della Maddalena was defeated by Islam Makhachev at UFC 322 last November.

What happened?

Makhachev is now preparing to defend his title against Ian Garry at UFC 330 on August 15.

Why it matters for Jack Della Maddalena

The loss to Makhachev was a significant one for Jack Della Maddalena, as it halted his momentum in the UFC.

Makhachev has been awarded the prestigious “Honored Master of Sport of Russia” title in Sambo for his outstanding contributions to the sport.

What comes next?

If Makhachev wins against Ian Garry, he would surpass Anderson Silva’s legendary 16-fight winning streak in the UFC.

The award was signed into order by Mikhail Degtyarev, Minister of Sport of the Russian Federation, and represents the highest honor an athlete can receive in the country.

Jack Della Maddalena will be watching the upcoming fight closely, as it could have implications for his own career in the UFC.

The UFC 330 event is scheduled to take place on August 15, and will be a significant test for Makhachev as he looks to defend his title.

Makhachev’s achievements in combat sambo make him a worthy recipient of the prestigious award, and he joins an elite list of MMA fighters to receive the honor.

The International Sambo Federation recognized Makhachev for helping bring Combat SAMBO to millions of fans around the world through his achievements in the UFC.

Makhachev met with Vasily Shestakov, President of the International Sambo Federation, on February 18 to discuss the award, which was officially conferred on July 3, 2026.

The award is a significant recognition of Makhachev’s contributions to the sport of sambo, and will undoubtedly boost his morale ahead of his title defense at UFC 330.

Jack Della Maddalena will be looking to bounce back from his loss to Makhachev, and a strong performance in his next fight could put him back in contention for a title shot.

The UFC 330 event will be a highly anticipated one, with Makhachev’s title defense against Ian Garry being the main attraction.

Makhachev’s win over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 was a significant one, and he will be looking to build on that momentum as he prepares to face Ian Garry at UFC 330.

The outcome of the fight will have significant implications for the UFC welterweight division, and Jack Della Maddalena will be watching with interest as he looks to make his own move in the division.