Where Does Jack Della Maddalena Train? All About the UFC Welterweight’s Gym, Coaches, & More

Jack Della Maddalena is set to make his comeback to the cage. This weekend, while on an impressive winning streak and having defeated several formidable fighters, he will be facing UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns for UFC 299. However, the challenge against him is arguably his toughest yet.  

Will he continue his winning ways? Only time can tell. Nevertheless, for now, all we know about him is his fighting style, credentials, and how he trains. So without further ado, let’s take a closer look at how, where, and under whom he trains to prepare for his fights.

Jack Della Maddalena’s gym and MMA career

Della Maddalena is one of the fastest-rising welterweight prospects. However, MMA was not his first love. At the outset, like several other Australians, he was interested in becoming a professional rugby player. But with time, he was more captivated by the world of combat sports. Moreover, he made his professional debut in the niche in 2016 and has managed to make a name for himself in a short space of time. As of now, he boasts an impressive record of 16 wins and only two defeats.

Moreover, he continues to train in the same facility as he did when he started to compete in the sport. As per several reports, he initially trained at Scrappy MMA and Fitness in Perth, Western Australia. Safe to say, he is under the right guidance as he attained incredible feats by training in this gym.

However, there is a lot more to unpack yet. Who is the specific coach that he trains under? What does his coach have to say about his future trajectory? Let’s dive in and unwrap these questions.

Maddalena’s coach slams Daniel Cormier while defending his fighter

Last year, Former Heavyweight champion of the world, Daniel Cormier, accused the Australian Mixed Martial Artist of turning down a fight against Bassil Hafez. However, his coach, Ben Vickers was quick to defend him. According to the MMA coach, his fighter has never denied a fight and his accusation does not hold merit. 

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According to Bloddy Ellbow, he said, “It’s Jack’s performance I’m most proud of if I’m honest, because of what he went through to get there in the first place. Who’s going to do that in Jack’s position? Hottest prospect in the UFC. Everything to lose, nothing to gain.”

It is safe to say that the two share a great bond and play an integral role in each other’s lives. The mere fact Ben Vickers lauded and defended the UFC welterweight is a testament to the same.

However, we are curious to know, what do you make of this young prospect? Can you foresee him becoming a champion? Share with us your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

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