Jack Della Maddalena is all set to feature in one of the biggest fights of his career. JDM is all set to take on Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 at The Bell Center in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. However, this article is not about who holds the upper hand in the clash. This one focuses on what the real name of Maddalena is. Is “Jack” really his given name? Not quite. It turns out the Aussie contender’s name is an English adaptation that reflects his deep Italian heritage. While Jack Della Maddalena tends to keep his personal and family life out of the spotlight, that hasn’t stopped curious fans from looking into the origins of his unique surname.
Jack Della Maddalena may proudly represent Australia, having been born and raised in Perth, but his heritage traces back to Italy. The welterweight contender, boasting a record of 17-2-0, comes from a family of Italian descent, with his roots running through his grandfather, who was originally born on the island of Sardinia. It’s a cultural connection that adds depth to the rising star’s identity, blending Aussie grit with rich Mediterranean lineage. So, guess what our fighter’s real name is? Well, it’s Giacomo Della Maddalena. Dovysimumma took to their Instagram account to share the news with the fans.
He shared a picture with a caption that read as, “Jack Della Maddalena’s real name is Giacomo.” Following UFC 299, Jack Della Maddalena picked up an unofficial nickname among fans and called himself “3-Name Jack.” The playful moniker ties into the interesting origins of “Jack” itself. In English, the name is commonly used as a short form for both “John” and “Jacob.” But digging a little deeper into his Italian roots, it turns out “Jack” is also considered a diminutive of “Giacomo” , the Italian equivalent of James. It’s a small detail that adds even more personality to the welterweight standout’s growing legend.
Jack Della Maddalena gets a reality check about his new moniker from the fans
In MMA, a fighter’s nickname reflects their journey, personality, or fighting style. For some, it’s a badge of honor; for others, a symbol of heritage or identity. These monikers can become as iconic as the athletes themselves. These nicknames tell their stories. They add layers to the fighters’ identities and give fans another reason to connect with the warriors who step into the cage. The fans have given a mixed reaction to the whole. Let us take a look at what they had to say about it.
One of the fans pointed out how the Aussie’s name sounds like something straight out of a gangster film or a war hero’s tale. He commented, “What a bada– name.” Another user shared a different take on the name revealed by the post. He commented, “Sounds like an Italian priest”
One user seemed to be a fan of the Aussie fighter. He feels the nickname will help him become the next champion and commented, “Don Giacomo next Aussie champ” While there have been a lot of supporters for JDM’s nickname. He did find himself a critic. He went on to comment, “What? No bless yous for Giacomo?” One of the users seems to have already known about the nickname, and the announcement was not a surprise for him. He commented, “Y’all didn’t know?”
Jack Della Maddalena is known as JDM. However, if one of the fans has given him a new name already and commented, “GDM?” Another user also gave him a new name and commented, “Giac Jack”
JDM is focused on removing the champion’s belt and is not focused on his nickname at the moment. He knows he has a tough ask ahead of him. Will he be able to win his fight? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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