Kevin Holland will compete against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Fight Night 227 on September 16, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, in the United States. A crucial matchup for both welterweights.
Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2, aka UFC Fight Night 227, UFC on ESPN+ 85, and Noche UFC, will take place at the Ultimate Fighting Championship. It will feature a variety of Mexican fighters competing as part of the celebration of Mexico's independence day.
Holland just defeated Santiago Ponzinibbio and Michael Chiesa in back-to-back matches. Just a few weeks earlier, "Trailblazer" submitted "Maverick" as part of the UFC 291 plan after defeating the "Argentine Dagger" in the UFC 287 PPV.
Dana White's "Contender Series" allowed Maddalena to enter the UFC in late 2021, and he has since won five consecutive matches. The Australian won a tough, controversial match against Bassil Hafez last month in Las Vegas.
Kevin Holland vs Jack Della Maddalena Stats
| Stats | Kevin Holland | Jack Della Maddalena |
| MMA Record | 25-09-0, 1 NC | 15-02-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Welterweight) | 13 | 14 |
| Last fight | Win | Win |
| Nationality | American | Australian |
| Height | 6 feet 3 inches | 5 feet 11 inches |
| Weight | 169.5 lbs | 171 lbs |
| Reach | 81 in | 73 in |
| Leg reach | 40 in | 40.50 in |
| Striking accuracy | 52% | - |
| Takedown accuracy | 41% | - |
| Takedown defense | 53% | - |
| Win streak (active) | 2 | 15 |
| MMA debut | 2015 | 2016 |
| Odds (current) | -105 | -115 |
Kevin Holland’s MMA Record
| 35 Matches | 25 Wins | 9 Losses |
| By Knockout | 14 | 1 |
| By Submission | 7 | 3 |
| By Decision | 4 | 5 |
| No Contest | 1 | |
Jack Della Maddalena’s MMA Record
| 17 Matches | 15 Wins | 2 Losses |
| By Knockout | 11 | 1 |
| By Submission | 2 | 1 |
| By Decision | 2 | 0 |
How did Jack Della Maddalena get his UFC contract?
In March 2016, Maddalena faced off against Aldin Bates in his professional debut, losing by TKO in the third round.
After losing his subsequent match to Darcy Vendy by submission in the opening round, he went on a nine-fight winning streak, gaining the Eternal Welterweight Championship and successfully defending it four times.
In September 2021, Maddalena was given the opportunity to compete against Ange Loosa at Dana White's Contender Series 39, where he won the contest by unanimous decision and earned a contract with the UFC.
FAQs
Kevin Holland vs. Jack Della Maddalena is slated for September 16, 2023, at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, USA.
Holland recently defeated Santiago Ponzinibbio and Michael Chiesa at UFC 287 and UFC 291, respectively.
Maddalena won a fight on Dana White's Contender Series 39 in September 2021, earning a contract.
Holland is ranked 13th, and Maddalena is ranked 14th.
Kevin Holland's record: 25 wins, 9 losses. 14 wins by knockout.
Jack Della Maddalena's record: 15 wins, 2 losses. 11 wins by knockout.
