LAS VEGAS – Jack Della Maddalena doesn’t deny his DMs and comments on social media weren’t kind after his July win over UFC newcomer Bassil Hafez, but he’s honestly OK with that. Following a UFC 290 cancellation, Della Maddalena (15-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC ) was rebooked vs. Hafez (8-4-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) and squeaked by with a split decision victory . The lack of dominance became the subject of critique, but Della Maddalena embraces the negativity – because he agrees with it. “I think it’s fair play,” Della Maddalena told MMA Junkie and other reporters at a Noche UFC pre-fight news conference Wednesday. “This is sport for the fans.
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