Read about the challenges faced by UFC welterweight prospect Jack Della Maddalena as he prepares to fight newcomer Bassil Hafez at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. Get the latest updates and fight details in this article.
| UFC welterweight prospect Jack Della Maddalena is set to face UFC newcomer Bassil Hafez at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas.
| Della Maddalena’s original opponent, Sean Brady, withdrew due to septic bursitis in his left elbow.
| Replacement Josiah Harrell was removed from the bout after an MRI revealed a previously undiagnosed brain disease called moyamoya.
| Della Maddalena remained in Las Vegas and will now face Hafez.
| Della Maddalena has an impressive UFC record of 4-0 with four first-round finishes.
| Hafez is the Fury FC welterweight champion and former Cage Fury FC welterweight champion.
Jack Della Maddalena, a top UFC welterweight prospect, is set to fight UFC newcomer Bassil Hafez on Saturday at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. This comes after a series of opponent changes for Della Maddalena, with Hafez being his third potential opponent in just eight days.
Initially, Della Maddalena was scheduled to face Sean Brady at UFC 290 last Saturday, but Brady had to withdraw due to septic bursitis in his left elbow. Josiah Harrell was then chosen as a replacement, but a prefight MRI revealed he had a previously undiagnosed brain disease called moyamoya, leading to his removal from the bout.
Despite the setbacks, Della Maddalena remained in Las Vegas, hoping for a new opponent. And that opponent turned out to be Bassil Hafez, a UFC newcomer. Della Maddalena, with a record of 14-2, has an impressive UFC record of 4-0 with four first-round finishes. His most recent victory was a first-round submission win over Randy Brown at UFC 284 in February.
Hafez, on the other hand, is the Fury FC welterweight champion and former Cage Fury FC welterweight champion. The 31-year-old fighter from Pennsylvania won the title in February.
In conclusion, Jack Della Maddalena’s upcoming fight against Bassil Hafez is highly anticipated, considering the challenges he has faced with opponent changes. Fans are eager to see if Della Maddalena can continue his winning streak in the UFC.
Fight Details
| Fighter | Record | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Della Maddalena | 14-2 | TBD |
| Bassil Hafez | 8-3-1 | TBD |
