Editor’s Note: This fight as been canceled after a pre-fight MRI revealed a brain disease that requires surgery.
Using the latest UFC 290 odds, alongside industry leading tools, we’re here to make our Josiah Harrell-Jack Della Maddalena prediction.
With Sean Brady dropping out, Jack Della Maddalena will put his 14-2 record on the line against UFC newcomer Josiah Harrell. Maddalena is a perfect 4-0 in the UFC after he most recently submitted Randy Brown in February. On the other side, Harrell comes in with a perfect 7-0 record. He knocked out Michael Roberts in LFA on June 16th. Now, he will pray for some magic as a +600 underdog to Maddalena.
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UFC 290 Odds: Josiah Harrell-Jack Della Maddalena Prediction
Josiah Harrell-Jack Della Maddalena Odds
Josiah Harrell: +600 | Jack Della Maddalena: -1100
Maddalena comes from a boxing background. Of his 14 wins, 11 occurred via knockout. Maddalena lands 8.27 significant strikes per minute, while absorbing just 4.29 himself. His 68% striking defense comes in at the elite range. As for takedowns, he hasn’t landed any himself within the UFC, but he defends them at a 71% clip. The last time he was taken down against Ramazan Emeev, Maddalena quickly worked back to his feet and escaped the ground threat.
Harrell comes from a wrestling base. He only started fighting professionally in 2020, making him the greener man. His record is also inflated by numerous cupcake opponents with losing records. While Harrell theoretically has a ground game advantage with his wrestling base, taking down a fighter of Maddalena’s caliber remains another story.
Similar to Tsarukyan a few weeks ago, playing Maddalena at -1100 is a tough ask. Honestly, this line is probably going to move in his favor, so get it now if you’re going to take him. Otherwise, looking in the prop market or using him as a parlay piece looks like the best option.
