Who Is Jack Della Maddalena’s Wife Michelle? Do They Have Kids Together?

What does it take to become one of the UFC’s sharpest welterweights? Grit? Discipline? Sure. But for the #5-ranked Jack Della Maddalena, there’s something, someone else, in that corner—someone who’s been there long before the crowd ever chanted his name. From rugby fields to the UFC’s roaring spotlight, his rise has been meteoric, but his life outside the cage remains a mystery for a lot of the fans.

He’s known for his thunderous knockout power, boasting a 57% KO/TKO rate in the UFC, but outside the cage, he’s a family man grounded in love and loyalty. His wife Michelle is the crucial chapter in his journey, so who is Michelle Della Maddalena, and how has she shaped her husband’s UFC story? Let’s dive in.

Jack Della Maddalena’s wife Michelle: How did they meet?

A deeper look at most UFC fighter’s lives will reveal that most of them were already in a relationship with their wives prior to tying the knot. Maddalena’s story also isn’t much different. But much like her husband, Michelle also doesn’t put out too much in public about her personal life. Thus, nothing can be said about how the couple might have met for the first time.

However, Michelle chose to announce the initiation of her relationship with ‘JDM’ through her Facebook account. This is why a number of fans might know that the couple has been in a relationship since December 2016.

However, they probably chose to build up a strong bond between themselves before stepping into the next phase of their relationship. Jack and Michelle continued their relationship for six years before they decided to tie the knot. The couple finally got married on 29 March 2022 at a private ceremony.

Although ‘the Perth native’ shared a few photos from the night of his marriage as Instagram posts, there’s no information about where this ceremony took place. However, a lot of fans might assume that the place is located somewhere in Maddalena’s home country of Australia.

Jack & Michelle Della Maddalena’s kids

The Della Maddalenas are now a family of four. Their first child, a son named Franco, was born in August 2022. Michelle gave fans a heartwarming update nine months later with a beachside family photo captioned, “9 months of our darling boy.” And now, there’s one more tiny pair of feet in the household.

Together, Jack and Michelle are raising two children. Their daughter’s name hasn’t been shared with the public yet, possibly a conscious choice to keep some parts of their life sacred. In a world where fame often devours privacy, this decision feels like a quiet act of protection.

Looking at the Instagram snaps in both Jack and Michelle’s Instagram accounts, many of them might say that ‘JDM’ is also a caring father. But one thing that the UFC welterweight has never been shy about is giving his wife the credit she deserves for his rise to the top of the largest MMA promotion in the world!

JDM credits wife Michelle for his UFC rise

Behind every fighter is a support system, and Jack Della Maddalena’s begins at home. In a recent UFC 315 Countdown episode, the Australian striker opened up about his gratitude for Michelle’s presence through it all. “Michelle, my wife, has been there since really the start of my MMA career,” he shared. “She always believed that I would go to the top. She sees the behind the scenes, she sees the hard work, the dedication…”

But it’s not just Michelle who fuels his fire. It’s fatherhood too. “Having kids really just sets everything straight,” he said. “It definitely added more motivation.”

Now, as Jack Della Maddalena prepares for the biggest fight of his career, a welterweight title clash against Belal Muhammad at UFC 315, the stakes have never been higher. With Michelle by his side and two little ones watching their dad chase greatness, the Aussie knockout artist steps into the Octagon not just as a fighter, but as a man on a mission. So, what do you think? Can Jack Della Maddalena get it done against Belal Muhammad and bring the belt back home? Let us know in the comments below!