Jack Della Maddalena to Defend Title at UFC 322

Jack Della Maddalena quickly entered the elite of world mixed martial arts and is today considered one of the brightest representatives of the UFC. Born on September 10, 1996 in Perth, Australia, he has been involved in sports since childhood and started with rugby, but switched to boxing as a teenager. Under the influence of his older brother Josh, the young athlete discovered the world of martial arts, which ultimately determined his future career.

Maddalena's professional path began in 2016. He competed in Cage Warriors and Dana White's Contender Series before making his UFC debut in January 2022. Jack made an impression in his first fight, winning via TKO midway through the first round. He soon cemented his reputation as a finisher, scoring victories via quick knockouts and chokes.

The Australian has earned multiple Performance of the Night and Fight of the Night bonuses throughout his career. His aggressive style, stamina, and ability to work at high speeds have made him one of the most exciting fighters in the welterweight division. A win over the experienced Gilbert Burns at UFC 299 in March 2024 was a major milestone, as Maddalena scored a third-round knockout and strengthened his position in the rankings.

Today, he is the current UFC welterweight champion and ranks eighth in the organization’s best fighters regardless of weight class. At the same time, his record is an impressive 18 wins with two losses, and a winning streak of 17 fights in a row.

On November 15, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York, Jack Della Maddalena will enter the octagon against former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. This title fight promises to be one of the most high-profile events of the year.

Fans can already prepare for a spectacular evening and purchase tickets for the UFC 322 title fight, Maddalena vs. Makhachev — they are available on our website.