Jack Della Maddalena reacts to the criticism received for his recent fight

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The welterweight contender Jack Della Maddalena last fought against Bassil Hafez; in spite of winning the match via split decision, Della Maddalena received a fair sum of criticism. The match between the two was engaging, but some fans had Bassil Hafez as the winner.

Jack Della Maddalena has a tough challenge lined up against him this Saturday night. He has a lot to prove, and the best response to all criticism received would be a comprehensive win against Kevin Holland. Della Maddalena didn’t absorb the negative comments in an unhealthy way; he accepts that the performance wasn’t up to the point and looks forward to his fight against Kevin Holland.

Jack Della Maddalena on the criticism received

In a recent press conference, Jack Della Maddalena spoke about the impact naysayers had on him and explained how he’s unbothered. “I think it’s fair play,” Della Maddalena said, as quoted by mmajunkie.usatoday.com.

“This is sport for the fans. I think they have the right to their opinion. It didn’t really bother me. I felt like it wasn’t a good performance, so fair play. … It’s hard to shut them up. I feel like they’re always going to be talking.

Della Maddalena further said: I don’t really mind. It doesn’t really bother me. I think it’s just the way the sport is. I don’t know what to expect. I don’t really care, I’m coming to fight. Whatever happens leading up to it happens.

There’s definitely going be a time for fighting, so I’m just waiting for that. … I think a good win over Kevin Holland will get me in a nice spot to fight one of the top contenders”. Jack Della Maddalena has a professional record of 15-2, and it is worth knowing that he is undefeated in the UFC; this Saturday night, we will find out if he has what it takes to remain victorious.