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Jack Della Maddalena Claims UFC Welterweight Title at UFC 315

In Montreal, Della Maddalena defeated Belal Muhammad via unanimous decision, while Valentina Shevchenko retained her flyweight belt.

May 10, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Belal Muhammad (red gloves) fights Jack Della Maddalena (blue gloves) during UFC 315 at Bell Centre.  Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
May 10, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Jack Della Maddalena (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Belal Muhammad (not pictured) for the Welterweight Title during UFC 315 at Bell Centre. Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Jack Della Maddalena outstruck Belal Muhammad over five rounds to earn a unanimous decision victory and become the new UFC welterweight champion.
  • Valentina Shevchenko successfully defended her flyweight title against Manon Fiorot with a dominant performance in the co-main event.
  • The event marked UFC's return to Montreal's Bell Centre after a decade, drawing nearly 20,000 fans for a night of high-stakes fights.
  • Islam Makhachev, the lightweight champion, has indicated plans to pursue the welterweight title next, setting up a potential superfight with Della Maddalena.
  • Canadian fighters performed well on the undercard, with notable wins from Aiemann Zahabi, Mike Malott, and Jasmine Jasudavicius.