Gilbert Burns vs Jack Della Maddalena Prediction: Gilbert Burns seems ready for an upset

This Sunday, bright and early, Gilbert Burns and Jack Della Maddalena are gearing up for a showdown at UFC 299, happening at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. It's a welterweight clash you won't want to miss, sitting pretty as the second bout of the Main Card. Jack Della Maddalena, at just 27, boasts an impressive undefeated 6-0 record in the UFC. Gilbert Burns, on the other hand, brings a decade of extra experience and a higher ranking to the table. With a UFC track record of 15-6, Burns has won 3 of his last 5 fights, showing he's still a formidable force in the octagon.

Gilbert Burns is quite the wrestler, but he sometimes finds it tough to bring down opponents who are as strong and athletic as he is. The year 2023 kicked off well for him, with impressive wins over Neil Magny and Jorge Masvidal that seemed almost effortless. However, when he took a chance on a last-minute fight to climb back into the title race, things didn't go as planned. Burns injured his shoulder early on in a match against Belal Muhammad and eventually lost by unanimous decision in the fifth round. Despite this, Burns shines as a grappler, managing to take his rivals to the ground almost twice in every three rounds. He's not just about grappling, though; with powerful strikes, top-notch jiu-jitsu, and remarkable resilience, he's a force to be reckoned with. That said, his wrestling doesn't quite match up to his otherwise stellar abilities. For Burns to win against Della Maddalena, he needs to first make sure his punching power is felt.

Jack's quickly become a top fighter with his sharp skills. He's got smooth moves, can switch up his stance, and packs both smarts and power into his punches. Even without being the biggest or fastest, he often outsmarts and outstrikes those who seem to have a natural edge over him. With a solid MMA record of 16-2 and an unbeaten streak of 7-0 in the UFC, Della Maddalena is a force. He excels at mixing it up, striking hard to the body and head while hardly ever falling for his opponents' tricks. He's got timing down pat, landing the perfect punch exactly when it counts. A good move for Della Maddalena would be upping his jab game. It's a move that could really throw Burns off, especially as a comeback to his kicks.

Burns is switching up his game, leaning more into his striking style that fans love. Della Maddalena is the one to watch in this fight, and rightly so, as he's been unstoppable in the UFC. He's got an edge in striking over Burns, who's had a bit of a rocky run lately.