The newly crowned UFC welterweight champion has already switched his focus to Makhachev and how he can take his No. 1 pound-for-pound title.

Jack Della Maddalena has revealed some key differences between his upcoming challenge Islam Makhachev and Belal Muhammad.

Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) showed off his striking and takedown defense when he dethroned Belal Muhammad to claim the welterweight title at UFC 315. Cormier thinks if Della Maddalena can stuff Makhachev's takedowns early, he'll make the fight interesting.