Jack Della Maddalena prepares for short-notice fight against Josiah Harrell at UFC 290

Welterweight prospect Jack Della Maddalena has had a change of opponent for his upcoming fight at UFC 290 on short notice. Originally scheduled to face Sean Brady, Della Maddalena will now take on UFC newcomer Josiah Harrell, according to sources confirmed by ESPN. This news was first reported by MMA Fighting.

The change in opponent comes as a result of Brady’s announcement on Instagram that he is suffering from septic bursitis in his left elbow. With a record of 4-0 in the UFC, Della Maddalena has been making waves in the welterweight division with his impressive performances, all of which have resulted in first-round finishes.

Best boxing in UFC Jack Della Maddalena 👀 pic.twitter.com/tE0o3Y7dgK

— Not Usman Nurmagomedov (@Khabib21287190) July 3, 2023

The 26-year-old Australian fighter most recently secured a first-round submission victory over Randy Brown at UFC 284 in February. Della Maddalena is highly regarded as one of the top up-and-coming welterweights in the world. With a record of 14-2, he has been on a dominant 14-fight winning streak, capturing attention and generating significant hype around his career.

Now facing Josiah Harrell, a 24-year-old fighter from Ohio with a record of 7-0, Della Maddalena will be looking to continue his winning streak and solidify his position as a rising star in the UFC’s welterweight division. Harrell recently competed in the Legacy Fighting Alliance promotion, securing a third-round TKO victory over Mike Roberts on June 16.

Josiah Harrell slammed his opponent through the LFA cage door and now is reportedly fighting Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 290

He has had quite the monthpic.twitter.com/aKuGHzMcwn

— Alex Behunin (@AlexBehunin) July 2, 2023

Della Maddalena’s quick rise and impressive performances have garnered attention within the MMA community. With his aggressive style and finishing ability, he has become a fighter to watch in the welterweight division. Despite the change in opponent on short notice, Della Maddalena remains focused and determined to showcase his skills and continue his winning ways.

The upcoming bout against Harrell at UFC 290 presents an opportunity for Della Maddalena to prove himself against a new opponent and further solidify his position as a top welterweight prospect. Fans and observers will be eager to see how he performs in this matchup and whether he can extend his winning streak with another decisive victory.

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Jack Della Maddalena enters his fight against Josiah Harrell as the heavy favourite, with top UFC betting sites pricing him at odds of -1000 to win the matchup. These odds reflect the confidence that bookmakers have in Della Maddalena’s abilities and his track record of impressive performances. With a perfect 4-0 record in the UFC, all of which were first-round finishes, Della Maddalena has established himself as a formidable force in the welterweight division. The odds suggest that many bettors believe he will continue his winning streak and emerge victorious in his bout against Harrell at UFC 290.

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