Overview
- UFC 315 in Montreal marks the promotion's first return to the city since 2015, headlined by Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title.
- Dana White has confirmed that the fight's outcome will decide whether Ilia Topuria faces Islam Makhachev or Charles Oliveira for the lightweight title at UFC 317.
- Belal Muhammad aims to defend his title for the first time after a dominant win over Leon Edwards, while Jack Della Maddalena seeks to extend his 17-fight win streak.
- Press conference tensions have escalated with Muhammad and Della Maddalena trading verbal jabs, intensifying anticipation for the main event.
- Islam Makhachev's potential move to welterweight remains a topic of speculation, with fighters and analysts debating its impact on the division.