The Noche UFC’s co-main event featuring Jack Della Maddalena and Kevin Holland was a very close one! As Maddalena’s hand was raised via a split decision victory, many MMA fans and pundits were left in shock. However, this fight was able to land the Australian fighter in UFC’s record books.
With a victory over Kevin Holland, Maddalena has tied for the top spot on the list of the longest active UFC win streak in the welterweight division. Who is he tied with? None other than Ian Garry. Garry, often called ‘The Next Conor McGregor’ is famous for his consistent victories in the UFC. However, now it seems like a tough competition is catching up!
Fans not really happy with Jack Della Maddalena equaling Ian Garry’s record!
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Both Garry and Maddalena now have 6 consecutive wins in the UFC. In an ideal situation, fans should have been excited to see the Australian fighter reach such a milestone in his career. After all, a solid winning streak is one of the most difficult achievements in the sport of MMA.
Jack Della Maddalena ties Ian Garry for the longest active UFC win streak in the welterweight division with his 6th consecutive win. (Undefeated streaks for Edwards at 12 and Muhammad at 10) #NocheUFC
— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) September 17, 2023
However, MMA fans do not look a bit impressed!
JDM is overhyped name one person he’s beat that is actually good! He’s a decision machine against decent fighters
— k (@Dsyrukyan) September 17, 2023
Instead, fight enthusiasts are calling out Maddalena for an action-less fight.
Dissapointing fight, it seemed to me I was looking to a game of chess, the guys didn't came to fight. Just give the fans what they deserve to see, not this crap
— forexus.eth🔺 (@0x_forexus) September 17, 2023
It seems like the world wanted to see more action from this fight!
Why was Kevin holland fighting with no interest. It’s like he didn’t even wanna be there 😭😭 threw no power punches.
— BaBy (@BaBy_Abdull4h) September 17, 2023
Further, many fans also decided to question the decision.
Split decision my ass! #NocheUFC
— Dan (@BestFightPicks) September 17, 2023
Meanwhile, others supported the decision but did not find the fight exciting enough.
Fair decision. Was expecting more action tho..😕
— Quan (@quan_eth) September 17, 2023
Moreover, a few fans even made some bold statements about this fight.
Another hugger gets the win doing nothing 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️ @blanchfield_mma see what u caused now everybody getting wins via hugs
— iAmNative (@native_ace) September 17, 2023
Further, some comments targetted Holland as well!
Boring fight. Holland should be embarrassed. He plays around too much. Just fight🤦🏽♂️
— VCruzzin (@V_Cruzzin) September 17, 2023
Jack Della Maddalena vs Shavkat Rakhmonov next?
There are no fights more entertaining than those where a winning streak is on the line. Now, it feels like we might witness such a fight soon, in UFC’s welterweight division. Just before his fight, Jack Della Maddalena decided to call the undefeated UFC fighter Shavkat Rakhmonov out.
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“I think all will be a fun fight, I think Shavkat would be a good fight. I would like to test myself against him, I think I can beat him,” he said. Rakhmonov has never been defeated before, and holds a perfect record of 17-0. In the UFC, he is currently enjoying a 5-fight win streak.
Jack Della Maddalena feels that Shavkat Rakhmonov could be the best welterweight outside of the champion and he would love to face that challenge in the future. pic.twitter.com/j50DqsnxTE
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) September 13, 2023
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With a recent victory over Kevin Holland, Maddalena’s callout can very well turn out to be a reality. Would you want to see Maddalena vs Rakhmonov in the near future? Do let us know in the comments below.
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