Jack Della Maddalena is an Australian mixed martial artist – know all about his net worth, career and more.
Full name | Giacomo Della Maddalena |
Other names | Jack Della Maddalena |
Date of birth | September 10, 1996 |
Place of birth | Perth, Australia |
Nationality | Australian |
Years active | 2016-present |
Age | 27 |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Reach | 73 in (185 cm) |
Net worth | $250,000 – $500,000 |
Mother’s name | information not available |
Father’s name | information not available |
Early life
Jack Della Maddalena began playing rugby when he was 8 years old and continued to play it through his middle school and high school years. His brother Josh inspired him to start going to a boxing gym at 14 to improve his fitness for rugby.
Della eventually became passionate about boxing and after finishing his rugby career, he started training for mixed martial arts full time. He went to St. Kevin’s College in Melbourne and Aquinas College in Perth.
Early career
Jack Della Maddalena began his professional fighting career on March 12, 2016, with a loss to Aldin Bates. In his next fight, he lost to Darcy Vendy in the first round. However, he bounced back and won nine consecutive fights, earning the title of Eternal Welterweight Champion and successfully defending it four times.
On September 14, 2021, Della was given the opportunity to compete against Ange Loosa at Dana White’s Contender Series 39. He won the match by unanimous decision and earned a contract with the UFC.
Professional career
Jack Della Maddalena was set to make his first appearance in the UFC on January 22, 2022, against Warlley Alves who won on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3. However, Alves was unable to compete for unknown reasons and was replaced by Pete Rodriguez, a newcomer to the UFC. Della won the fight against Rodriguez by stopping him in the first round with a TKO.
At UFC 275 on June 11, 2022, Della took on Ramazan Emeev. He achieved a TKO victory in the opening frame once more. He won Performance of the Night for his excellent performance.
On November 19, 2022, Della Maddalena took on Danny Roberts at UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cuțelaba. He won the fight by stopping Roberts in the first round with a technical knockout. This victory earned Della his second Performance of the Night bonus in a row.
Della is currently scheduled to have a match against Randy Brown on February 12, 2023, at UFC 284.
Relationship status
Jack Della Maddalena’s spouse is Michelle Hein. The pair allegedly began dating in December 2016, when Michelle revealed their relationship on Facebook. The couple became engaged in March 2021 and later got married on March 29, 2022. As of 2023, the couple has one child together, Their son Franco Della Maddalena. Although he is a private person He is often seen posting with his wife and son on Instagram.
Jack Della Maddalena Net worth
As of 2023, Jack Della Maddalena’s estimated net worth is $250,000 – $500,000.
FAQs on Jack Della Maddalena
(Q) What is Jack Della Maddalena’s Date of birth?
Jack Della Maddalena, an Australian mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight category of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, was born on September 10, 1996.
(Q) Does Jack Della Maddalena have any background in any other sports?
Della Maddalena began playing rugby when he was 8 years old and continued to play it through his middle school and high school years. He believes that rugby translates to MMA through its physicality and its constant short explosive bursts.
Many positions in rugby require strong hips and balance control, which are said to correlate to positions within a fighting scenario. Jack made the switch at only 15 years of age. This means he never had a professional rugby career.
(Q) How was Jack’s amateur career?
Maddalena’s MMA career did not have the best beginning, as he dropped his first two matches. But he was able to recover, and he hasn’t dropped a game since. Before vying for a UFC deal, Jack amassed a 9-fight winning run.
(Q) When is Della’s next match and with whom?
With his recent performances, Jack Della Maddalena (13-2-0) is dominating the welterweight category in the UFC. The Australian welterweight will compete at UFC 284 in Perth, where he will face veteran UFC fighter Randy Brown on February 12.
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