March 12, 2024 11:55 pm ET
Jack Della Maddalena managed a late surface at UFC 299, and obviously, he did it with a damaged limb.
After landing a vicious knee, Della Maddalena (17-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) ended up previous title opposition Gilbert Burns with follow-up punches in the 3rd round of their primary card bout at Kaseya Center in Miami. According to Della Maddalena’s supervisor Tim Simpson, the Australian welterweight managed the accomplishment with a damaged left lower arm.
Simpson published an image of Della Maddalena’s X-ray on Tuesday night to his Instagram Stories, which shows a damaged bone. According to Simpson, the injury happened “early” in the battle, however did not define which round it might have taken place.
“Jack Della Maddalena arm snapped tidy early in the battle,” Simpson composed in a caption over the X-ray image.”Rallied for a surface in the 3rd. Soldier! PS Gilbert kicks hard!”
It’s uncertain if Della Maddalena learnt about the seriousness of his injury in the instant after-effects of the battle, however he might be seen acknowledging a problem with the limb after the interruption and throughout his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan.
Della Maddalena, 27, was likewise handed an indefinite suspension by the Florida Athletic Commission (FAC) up until an orthopedic physician clears his broken lower arm.
The win over Burns was the greatest of Della Maddalena’s profession so far. The success moved him No. 14 to No. 7 in the current USA TODAY SPORTS/MMA Junkie welterweight rankings. The Dana White’s Contender Series veteran is unbeaten through 7 UFC bouts, consisting of 5 interruptions.
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