UFC welterweight contender Jack Della Maddalena has turned down an offer to fight at a planned UFC event in Sydney, according to a report published Wednesday. The Australian fighter is instead targeting a return to the octagon in April or May 2027.
The news was reported by NY Fights on November 4, 2026. Della Maddalena, who has been sidelined, did not disclose specific reasons for declining the Sydney bout but indicated a preference for a later timeframe.
