“That’d be fun” – Jack Della Maddalena proposes Kamaru Usman as alternate for UFC 305 in case Shavkat Rakhmonov is unavailable

If a potential fight against Shavkat Rakhmonov is not scheduled for UFC 305, Jack Della Maddalena is eager to take on former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.

During his appearance on The Grin Reapers podcast, Maddalena shared his thoughts on the current state of the division and predicted that the upcoming rematch between Belal Muhammad and Leon Edwards could determine the next welterweight champion. Despite this belief, Della Maddalena remains a top contender in the division and could potentially secure a title-eliminator match in the near future.

When questioned about contingency plans in case a potential match against third-ranked Rakhmonov falls through, Della Maddalena responded:

“I don’t know. Yeah, maybe [Kamaru] Usman. I don’t know. That’d be fun, fighting Usman.”

Don’t miss Jack Della Maddalena discussing potential fights against Kamaru Usman or Shavkat Rakhmonov in the video below.

Jack Della Maddalena’s Standings in the UFC Welterweight Division

After starting his career with two consecutive losses, Jack Della Maddalena has gone on an impressive 17-fight winning streak. He first became the welterweight champion for Eternal MMA and successfully defended his title multiple times before competing in the Contender Series. In September 2021, Maddalena secured a unanimous decision victory against Ange Loosa, earning himself a spot in the UFC.

Della Maddalena’s first appearance in the UFC was at UFC 270, where he secured a first-round knockout victory over Pete Rodriguez. He then went on to secure three more first-round finishes in a row, utilizing a combination of striking and submission techniques. At UFC 284, the 27-year-old was able to defeat Ramazan Emeev with a well-placed liver punch, Danny Roberts with a flurry of punches, and Randy Brown with a rear naked choke.

In July and September, Della Maddalena secured victories by split decision against Bassil Hafez and Kevin Holland. However, in his most recent fight at present, he returned to his winning streak by finishing his opponent.

In March, the Australian fighter triumphed over Gilbert Burns, who was ranked number six in the welterweight division and had previously challenged for the UFC title. Maddalena secured the victory in their UFC 299 pay-per-view match with a knee strike and subsequent ground strikes in the third round. As of writing, Maddalena holds the fifth spot in the UFC welterweight rankings.