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Jack Della Maddalena Claims UFC Welterweight Title with Decisive Win Over Belal Muhammad

The Australian fighter extended his 18-fight win streak by outstriking Muhammad, who was making his first title defense at UFC 315 in Montreal.

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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
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Overview

  • Jack Della Maddalena defeated Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) to capture the UFC welterweight title at UFC 315.
  • Della Maddalena showcased exceptional striking and takedown defense, neutralizing Muhammad’s wrestling and controlling the fight’s pace.
  • The victory extended Della Maddalena’s professional win streak to 18 fights, while ending Muhammad’s 10-fight unbeaten run since 2019.
  • In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko retained her UFC women’s flyweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Manon Fiorot in a closely contested bout.
  • The event also marked the retirement of MMA legend Jose Aldo following his loss to Aiemann Zahabi, and set the stage for Islam Makhachev’s potential move to the welterweight division.