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Jack Della Maddalena

Giacomo "Jack" Della Maddalena (born 10 September 1996) is an Australian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of 27 August 2024, he is #4 in the UFC welterweight rankings.[4]

Jack Della Maddalena
BornGiacomo Della Maddalena[1]
(1996-09-10) 10 September 1996 (age 28)
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight (2016)
Welterweight (2016–present)
Reach73 in (185 cm)[2]
StyleBoxing
Fighting out ofPerth, Western Australia, Australia
TeamScrappy MMA
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ben Vickers[3]
Years active2016–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total19
Wins17
By knockout12
By submission2
By decision3
Losses2
By knockout1
By submission1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

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Della Maddalena was born in Perth, Australia into a family of Italian descent through his Sardinia-born grandfather.[5] He started playing rugby at the age of eight, playing the sport from year six to year twelve of his schooling. Due to the influence of his older brother Josh, Maddalena joined a boxing gym at the age of fourteen, using it to improve his fitness for the rugby season. He fell in love with the sport, and after his rugby career ended, he transitioned into full-time MMA training.[6][7][8][9] Della Maddalena attended St. Kevin's College in Melbourne, Victoria and Aquinas College in Perth, Western Australia.[10]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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He made his professional debut on 12 March 2016 against Aldin Bates, losing the contest via TKO in the 3rd round. He went on to lose his next fight against Darcy Vendy via submission in the first round, before accumulating a nine-fight winning streak whilst securing the Eternal Welterweight Championship and defending it four times.[6]

Della Maddalena was invited to face Ange Loosa on 14 September 2021 at Dana White's Contender Series 39, where he won the bout via unanimous decision and secured a UFC contract.[11]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Della Maddalena was scheduled to make his UFC debut against The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 middleweight winner Warlley Alves on 22 January 2022 at UFC 270.[12] However, Alves pulled out in early January due to undisclosed reasons and he was replaced by promotional newcomer Pete Rodriguez.[13][14] He won the bout via TKO in the first round.[15]

Della Maddalena faced Ramazan Emeev on 11 June 2022 at UFC 275.[16] He won the fight via TKO in round one.[17] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[18]

Della Maddalena faced Danny Roberts on 19 November 2022 at UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cuțelaba.[19] He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.[20] With this win, Della Maddalena earned his second straight Performance of the Night bonus.[21]

Della Maddalena faced Randy Brown on 12 February 2023 at UFC 284.[22] He won the bout via first round submission.[23] The win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[24]

Della Maddalena was scheduled to face Sean Brady on 8 July 2023 at UFC 290.[25] However, on 30 June, Brady withdrew from the bout due to an undisclosed injury.[26] He was replaced by promotional newcomer Josiah Harrell.[27] The day before the event on 7 July, Harrell was pulled from the fight due to being diagnosed with Moyamoya disease during his pre-fight medical screening and the bout was scrapped.[28]

Della Maddalena faced promotional newcomer Bassil Hafez on 15 July 2023 at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva.[29] He won the bout via split decision.[30] Both fighters earned the Fight of the Night bonus.[31]

Della Maddalena faced Kevin Holland on 16 September 2023 at UFC Fight Night 227.[32] He won the bout by split decision.[33] 16 out of 16 media scorecards scored it for Della Maddalena.

Della Maddalena faced Gilbert Burns on 9 March 2024 at UFC 299.[34] He won the fight by technical knockout in the third round.[35] This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.[36]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
19 matches 17 wins 2 losses
By knockout 12 1
By submission 2 1
By decision 3 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 17–2 Gilbert Burns KO (knee and elbows) UFC 299 9 March 2024 3 3:43 Miami, Florida, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 16–2 Kevin Holland Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 16 September 2023 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 15–2 Bassil Hafez Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Bueno Silva 15 July 2023 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 14–2 Randy Brown Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 284 12 February 2023 1 2:13 Perth, Australia Performance of the Night.
Win 13–2 Danny Roberts TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cuțelaba 19 November 2022 1 3:24 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 12–2 Ramazan Emeev TKO (punches) UFC 275 11 June 2022 1 2:32 Kallang, Singapore Performance of the Night.
Win 11–2 Pete Rodriguez TKO (punches) UFC 270 22 January 2022 1 2:59 Anaheim, California, United States
Win 10–2 Ange Loosa Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 39 14 September 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 9–2 Aldin Bates KO (punch) Eternal MMA 53 10 October 2020 1 1:12 Perth, Australia Defended the EMMA Welterweight Championship.
Win 8–2 Glen Pettigrew TKO (punches) Eternal MMA 51 29 February 2020 2 1:55 Perth, Australia Defended the EMMA Welterweight Championship.
Win 7–2 Kevin Jousset TKO (doctor stoppage) Eternal MMA 48 4 October 2019 2 5:00 Melbourne, Australia Defended the EMMA Welterweight Championship.
Win 6–2 Dean Abramo TKO (punches) Eternal MMA 37 22 September 2018 1 2:27 Perth, Australia Defended the EMMA Welterweight Championship.
Win 5–2 Luke Howard KO (punch) Eternal MMA 31 10 March 2018 2 0:28 Perth, Australia Won the EMMA Welterweight Championship.
Win 4–2 James Duckett Submission (rear-naked choke) Cage Warriors 88 28 October 2017 2 3:44 Liverpool, England
Win 3–2 Ty Duncan TKO (punches) Eternal MMA 26 8 July 2017 2 0:19 Gold Coast, Australia
Win 2–2 Glen Pettigrew TKO (punches) Reign Fighting 3 8 March 2017 1 3:26 Brisbane, Australia Won the RF Welterweight Championship.
Win 1–2 Brandt Cogill KO (elbow) Eternal MMA 20 15 October 2016 1 1:57 Gold Coast, Australia Return to Welterweight.
Loss 0–2 Darcy Vendy Submission (rear-naked choke) Eternal MMA 17 28 May 2016 1 4:11 Gold Coast, Australia Middleweight debut.
Loss 0–1 Aldin Bates TKO (punches) Eternal MMA 15 12 March 2016 3 2:16 Perth, Australia Welterweight debut.

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See also

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References

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