The main event at UFC 315 delivered an exceptional fight between Jack Della Maddalena and Belal Muhammad. Both athletes showcased remarkable skill and toughness, earning widespread acclaim from their peers in the MMA community.
The consensus among fans and experts alike was overwhelmingly positive, often summarized with exclamations like “What a fight!” Over the course of five hard-fought rounds, Della Maddalena and Muhammad exchanged heavy blows primarily in a striking battle. Ultimately, it was Della Maddalena who emerged victorious, securing a unanimous decision and becoming the new UFC Welterweight Champion.
This title opportunity marked a significant and somewhat unexpected turn for Della Maddalena. Originally scheduled to face Leon Edwards in March, he was instead elevated to challenge Muhammad for the title after the No. 1 contender, Shavkat Rakhmonov, was forced to withdraw due to injury. Prior to the fight, much of the discussion centered less on the specific matchup between Della Maddalena and Muhammad and more on the potential future implications for Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Speculation revolved around whether a win for his close friend Muhammad would deter Makhachev from moving up to welterweight, or if a Muhammad loss might open the door for Makhachev to challenge the division`s new champion, Della Maddalena.
Following Della Maddalena`s impressive win, Islam Makhachev appeared to confirm his intentions to pursue a second title. He took to social media, tweeting:
Time to become a double champion. Let’s go.
