UFC 315 concluded with a major shakeup in the welterweight division as Jack Della Maddalena emerged as the new champion after a thrilling main event clash against Belal Muhammad. This decisive victory immediately sparks speculation: does this result pave the way for a highly anticipated champion-versus-champion showdown against lightweight kingpin and pound-for-pound No. 1 fighter, Islam Makhachev?
Following the pay-per-view event, combat sports analysts Mike Heck and Jed Meshew offered their reactions to Della Maddalena`s title-winning performance. Their discussion delves into the potential landscape-altering fight with Makhachev, considers what the future holds for the now-former champion Belal Muhammad, and identifies individuals outside the event who were most significantly impacted by the main event`s outcome. The analysis also includes a recap of other notable bouts from the card, such as Valentina Shevchenko successfully defending her women`s flyweight title against Manon Fiorot, and Aiemann Zahabi`s controversial decision win over Jose Aldo in what was potentially Aldo`s final fight. Other standout moments from UFC 315 were also highlighted.
