Jack Della Maddalena doesn't blame his peers for doubting him in the biggest fight of his life.
A 17-fight win streak is quite a run to go on. But what makes Della Maddalena's all the more unique is that it came after he dropped his first two pro fights — both via demoralizing finishes. The last thing you'd expect from a 0-2 fighter is to go undefeated for the following nine years and challenge for an opportunity to be legitimately one of the best fighters in the world. Yet here we are, as Della Maddalena is set to challenge UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 in Montreal, Canada.