Jack Della Maddalena pulled off a late end at UFC 299, and apparently, he did it with a damaged limb.
After touchdown a vicious knee, Della Maddalena (17-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) completed former title challenger Gilbert Burns with follow-up punches within the third spherical of their major card bout at Kaseya Middle in Miami. In line with Della Maddalena’s supervisor Tim Simpson, the Australian welterweight pulled off the feat with a damaged left forearm.
Simpson posted an image of Della Maddalena’s X-ray on Tuesday night to his Instagram Tales, which signifies a damaged bone. In line with Simpson, the damage occurred “early” within the struggle, however didn’t specify which spherical it might have occurred.
“Jack Della Maddalena arm snapped clear early within the struggle,” Simpson wrote in a caption over the X-ray picture.”Rallied for a end within the third. Soldier! PS Gilbert kicks exhausting!”
It’s unclear if Della Maddalena knew concerning the severity of his damage within the quick aftermath of the struggle, however he could possibly be seen acknowledging a problem with the limb after the stoppage and through his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan.
Della Maddalena, 27, was additionally handed an indefinite suspension by the Florida Athletic Fee (FAC) till an orthopedic physician clears his broken forearm.
The win over Burns was the most important of Della Maddalena’s profession so far. The victory propelled him No. 14 to No. 7 within the newest USA TODAY SPORTS/MMA Junkie welterweight rankings. The Dana White’s Contender Collection veteran is undefeated by seven UFC bouts, together with 5 stoppages.
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