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Belal Muhammad Prepares for First Title Defense Against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315

The welterweight clash in Montreal pits Muhammad's relentless grappling against Maddalena's striking power, with major implications for the division's future.

Belal Muhammad enters the Octagon before facing Jordan Mein in their welterweight bout duringduring the UFC 213 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 9, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Overview

  • UFC 315's main event will see reigning champion Belal Muhammad defend his welterweight title against Jack Della Maddalena, who is on a 17-fight win streak after recovering from arm surgery.
  • The stylistic contrast between Muhammad's grappling and Maddalena's striking has drawn predictions from MMA legends like Georges St-Pierre, who favors Muhammad's forward pressure and cardio.
  • Khabib Nurmagomedov, serving as Muhammad's mentor, has praised his relentless pressure, while Maddalena aims to start his championship reign with a decisive stoppage victory.
  • The fight's outcome could influence Islam Makhachev's plans to move up to welterweight, as he has stated his next move depends on the result of this bout.
  • Sean Brady, the division's top contender, has proposed a fight with Ian Garry to determine the next challenger, further highlighting the crowded title picture.