5 best Australian fighters in the UFC right now
The UFC has blossomed into a mainstream phenomenon over the past decade or so. As such, the popularity of MMA has spread to all corners of the world at a rampant pace. Australia, in particular, has emerged as a hotbed for MMA in recent times.
UFC 243 marked a major milestone for the growth of MMA in Australia. To this day, this historic event holds the record for the highest attendance in the history of the promotion, with 57,127 watching the action live at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne.
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Robert Whittaker made history back in 2017, becoming the first Australian fighter to win a championship under the promotional banner. Alexander Volkanovski is the latest Aussie to claim UFC gold and 'The Great' is considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters on the planet.
Over the years, we've seen a wave of elite fighters from down under break into the promotion. On that note, here are the five best Australian fighters in the UFC right now.
#5. Jack Della Maddalena
Jack Della Maddalena may not be the most popular fighter on the roster. However, it's only a matter of time before the masses take notice of this talented Australian's skills.
Interestingly, Della Maddalena lost the first two fights of his professional MMA career. Since then, he has put together an incredible 10-fight win streak and is an intriguing prospect in the welterweight division.
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He broke onto the scene with a successful outing on Dana White's Contender Series, where he put on a dominant display to earn a UFC contract. In his first fight in the famed octagon, Della Maddalena showed phenomenal boxing to knock out Pete Rodriguez at UFC 270.
His slick striking and rock-solid takedown defense makes him a challenging matchup for anyone he goes up against. The Perth native is 25-years-old and looks set for a bright future in the UFC.
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