Overview

• Belal Muhammad will defend his welterweight title against Jack Della Maddalena on May 10, 2025, at Montreal's Bell Centre.
• Muhammad enters the fight on a 10-fight unbeaten streak, while Della Maddalena has won 17 consecutive bouts since his 0-2 start.
• Ian Machado Garry, the official backup fighter, has drawn attention with playful media antics, including his son delivering M&Ms to Della Maddalena.
• Both fighters have exchanged confident predictions, with Muhammad promising to dominate and Della Maddalena aiming for a third-round knockout.
• This marks the UFC's first return to Montreal in a decade, adding significance to the event for Canadian fans.