Jack Della Maddalena

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1. When was Jack Della Maddalena born?September 10, 1996
2. What is the country of origin?Australia
3. What is the primary competition?Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
4. What is Jack Della Maddalena known for?Jack Della Maddalena is a champion mixed‑martial‑artist from Australia who fights in the UFC's Welterweight division.
5. What weight class does he fight in?He fights at 170 pounds, which is the Welterweight class in the UFC.

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA): A combat sport incorporating striking, grappling, and wrestling techniques from various disciplines.
Welterweight Division: A weight class in combat sports, typically for athletes weighing between 156 and 170 pounds (70.8 and 77.1 kg).
Pound-for-Pound Rankings: A subjective ranking system in combat sports that attempts to compare fighters of different weight classes based on their overall skill and effectiveness.
Finishing Rate: The percentage of a fighter's wins that end by knockout, technical knockout, or submission, rather than by decision.