History of Jack Della Maddalena in Timeline

Jack Della Maddalena is an Australian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Welterweight division. As of March 2025, he holds the #5 ranking in the division, indicating his high level of competition and success within the UFC.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

September 1996: Jack Della Maddalena's Birth

On September 10, 1996, Giacomo "Jack" Della Maddalena was born.

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March 2016: Professional Debut

On March 12, 2016, Jack Della Maddalena made his professional MMA debut against Aldin Bates, losing via TKO in the 3rd round.

September 2021: Dana White's Contender Series 39

In September 14, 2021, Della Maddalena faced Ange Loosa at Dana White's Contender Series 39, winning by unanimous decision and securing a UFC contract.

January 2022: UFC Debut vs. Pete Rodriguez

In January 2022, Della Maddalena was initially scheduled to face Warlley Alves at UFC 270 on January 22, but Alves withdrew and Della Maddalena instead faced Pete Rodriguez, winning via TKO in the first round.

June 2022: UFC 275 Victory

On June 11, 2022, Della Maddalena faced Ramazan Emeev at UFC 275, winning the fight via TKO in round one. He also earned the Performance of the Night award.

November 2022: UFC Fight Night Victory

On November 19, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cuțelaba, Della Maddalena faced Danny Roberts, winning via technical knockout in round one and earning his second straight Performance of the Night bonus.

February 2023: UFC 284 Victory

On February 12, 2023, Della Maddalena faced Randy Brown at UFC 284, winning the bout via first-round submission and earning the Performance of the Night award.

July 2023: UFC 290 Fight Cancellation

In July 2023, Della Maddalena was scheduled to face Sean Brady at UFC 290 on July 8. However, Brady withdrew due to injury on June 30 and was replaced by Josiah Harrell. On July 7, the day before the event, Harrell was pulled from the fight due to being diagnosed with Moyamoya disease, and the bout was scrapped.

July 2023: UFC Fight Night Victory

On July 15, 2023, Della Maddalena faced Bassil Hafez at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva, winning the bout via split decision. Both fighters earned the Fight of the Night bonus.

September 2023: UFC Fight Night 227 Victory

On September 16, 2023, Della Maddalena faced Kevin Holland at UFC Fight Night 227. He won the bout by split decision, with 16 out of 16 media scorecards scoring it for Della Maddalena.

March 2024: UFC 299 Victory

On March 9, 2024, Della Maddalena faced Gilbert Burns at UFC 299, winning the fight by technical knockout in the third round and earning another Performance of the Night award.

March 2025: UFC Welterweight Ranking

As of March 25, 2025, Jack Della Maddalena is ranked #5 in the UFC welterweight division.

March 2025: Scheduled to Face Leon Edwards

In March 2025, Della Maddalena was scheduled to face former UFC Welterweight Champion Leon Edwards in the main event on March 22 at UFC Fight Night 255. However, he was pulled from that fight.