It feels like any other fight week," Della Maddalena told MMA Junkie and other reporters at a pre-fight news conference Wednesday. "I feel like all the preparations have gone well. I feel I have left no stone unturned,

As skilled and tenacious as the 28-year-old’s proven himself to be, Saturday’s main event will be a considerable step up from the competition, pressure, and stakes he’s faced on a rapid rise through the division.