This article previews the highly anticipated welterweight championship showdown headlining UFC 315. The main event features reigning champion Belal Muhammad defending his title against surging contender Jack Della Maddalena. The championship bout is set to take place on Saturday at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
Belal Muhammad enters this championship defense with a professional mixed martial arts record of 24 wins, 3 losses, and 1 No Contest. Ranked #5 on MMA Fighting`s influential Pound-for-Pound list, Muhammad, known by his moniker “Remember the Name,” is making his first title defense since decisively defeating rival Leon Edwards to capture the belt at UFC 304 in July.
Muhammad was originally slated to face top contender Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 in December, but the fight was postponed after Muhammad suffered a bone infection in his foot. Belal Muhammad is currently on an impressive run of 11 fights without a loss, dating back to his last defeat in 2019.
His opponent, Jack Della Maddalena, holds a record of 17 wins and 2 losses and is ranked #5 in the welterweight division according to the MMA Fighting Global Rankings. Della Maddalena also arrives at UFC 315 on a remarkable winning streak, having secured 17 consecutive victories since losing his initial two professional fights in 2016.
The Australian knockout specialist earned this significant title shot opportunity following an injury to Shavkat Rakhmonov. Della Maddalena solidified his position as a top contender with a perfect 7-0 record inside the UFC octagon, highlighted by a thrilling knockout victory over the highly respected Gilbert Burns at UFC 299. He now has his sights set on upsetting the champion, toppling Muhammad, and making a significant impact on the Pound-for-Pound rankings.
