In a thrilling show down at UFC 299, Jack Della Maddalena showcased his resilience and knock out power by over coming Gilbert Burns in a hard fought battle. Despite trailing on two judges’ score cards heading into the final round, Jack Della Maddalena (17-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) secured a dramatic victory over Burns (22-7 MMA, 15-7 UFC) with a knock out at 3:43 of Round 3.
The welterweight clash, featured on the main card at Kaseya Center in Miami, witnessed Burns launching early attacks with kicks to Della Maddalena’s legs and body. Despite finding himself on the mat after a take down, Della Maddalena maintained composure and landed a significant knee on the exit from the clinch.
Round 2 saw a continuation of Della Maddalena’s patient striking approach, with Burns executing well-timed take downs. However, Della Maddalena persisted with his forward pressure, forcing Burns on the defensive with a blistering combination.
Entering Round 3, Della Maddalena’s corner urged urgency, recognizing Burns’ advantage in the previous round. Responding to the call, Della Maddalena unleashed a barrage of hard punches early on. Consequently, this prompted Burns to seek a take down. As Burns attempted to rise to his feet, Della Maddalena delivered a devastating knee followed by elbows and hammerfists, ultimately leading to the stoppage.
Following his remarkable victory, Della Maddalena wasted no time in targeting a No. 1 contender fight against the undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov. Expressing confidence in his abilities, Della Maddalena emphasized his readiness for the challenge, proclaiming, “There’s some scary people in this division, and I’m the f*cking scariest.”
With his sights set on Rakhmonov, Della Maddalena looks to cement his status as a formidable force in the welter weight division, eager to prove himself against one of the best in the business.
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