Last fight
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Della Maddalena vs Prates
May. 2, 2026
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
12
Wins by Knockout
2
Wins by Submission
8
First Round Finishes
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
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Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Australia
Trains at
Scrappy MMA
Fighting style
MMA
Age
29
Height
71.00
Weight
169.80
Octagon Debut
Jan. 22, 2022
Reach
73.00
Leg reach
40.50
- Pro since 2016, made UFC Debut in January 2022
- Started pro career 0-2, 18-2 since
- 12 wins by KO, two by submission (2 RNC)
- Eight first-round finishes, five second-round finishes, one third-round finish
- Has earned bonuses in six of his 10 UFC appearances
- One of four Dana White's Contender Series vets to win a UFC title (Carlos Ulberg, Jamahal Hill & Sean O’Malley)
UFC Fight Night (5/2/26) Della Maddalena was stopped by Carlos Prates via strikes at 3:17 of the third round
UFC 322 (11/15/25) Della Maddalena lost a five round unanimous decision to Islam Makhachev, losing the UFC welterweight title
UFC 315 (5/10/25) Della Maddalena won a five round unanimous decision over Belal Muhammad to win the UFC welterweight title
UFC 299 (3/9/24) Della Maddalena knocked out Gilbert Burns at 3:43 of the third round
Noche UFC (9/16/23) Della Maddalena won a three round split decision over Kevin Holland
UFC on ESPN (7/15/23) Della Maddalena won a three round split decision over Bassil Hafez
UFC 284 (2/11/23) Della Maddalena submitted Randy Brown via rear naked choke at 2:13 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (11/19/22) Della Maddalena stopped Danny Roberts via strikes at 3:24 of the first round
UFC 275 (6/12/22) Della Maddalena stopped Ramazan Emeev via strikes at 2:32 of the first round
UFC 270 (1/22/22) Della Maddalena stopped Pete Rodriguez via strikes at 2:59 of the first round
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 5
Episode three (9/14/21) Della Maddalena won a three round unanimous decision over Ange Loosa
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training with my brother around the house since I can remember. At the age of 14, I started boxing and joined a mixed martial arts gym at 16.
What titles have you held? UFC welterweight title, Eternal welterweight title
Do you have any heroes? Not one in particular. I am inspired by all sorts of different people.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means competing with the best in the world in the field which I have dedicated so much time in.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I'm still in university for my commerce degree.
What was your job before you started fighting? I worked in an office, managing clients’ accounts. But I’m much more interested in fighting.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Favorite grappling technique: Kimura
Favorite Striking technique: Jab
