Perth UFC Champ Would Love a Hometown Fight, but Failing that? ‘Madison Square Garden’

Perth UFC champ would love a hometown fight, but failing that? ‘Madison Square Garden’

Perth’s Jack Della Maddalena became just the third Australian to win a UFC crown when he defeated Belal Muhammad in a welterweight title showdown earlier this month.

Della Maddalena gets champ's welcome home

Hundreds of mixed martial arts fans turned out to get a glimpse of UFC gold and celebrate the state’s first champion Jack Della Maddalena.

I'm coming for your scalp, says new Aussie UFC champ

He's a UFC champion with the world at his feet, but West Australian Jack Della Maddalena is far from satisfied with his current resume.

Daniel Cormier Says Islam Makhachev vs Jack Della Maddalena Is a 'Great Fight': 'It’ll Come Down to Wrestling vs Takedown Defense'

Daniel Cormier, a former UFC champion and respected commentator, shared his analysis of a potential welterweight title fight between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev. Speaking to Red Corner MMA on May 19, 2025, Cormier highlighted the matchup’s appeal, with Della Maddalena’s versatile skills facing Makhachev’s grappling dominance. Though not yet confirmed, the bout is ...