UFC 315 results: Jack Della Maddalena wins title, welcomes Islam Makhachev challenge
In a thrilling main event at UFC 315, Jack Della Maddalena proved himself to be the new king of the welterweight division. The Australian fighter claimed the title with a unanimous decision victory over Belal Muhammad, with scores of 48-47, 48-47, and 49-46.
The highly anticipated bout between Della Maddalena and Muhammad was a closely contested affair. Muhammad, seeking his first title defense, came out strong, but Della Maddalena’s confidence and skill proved to be too much for him. The challenger landed several beautiful combinations, including a stunning sequence in Round 3 that showcased his speed and precision.
Despite Muhammad’s best efforts to chase Della Maddalena down, the challenger remained one step ahead, landing quick jabs and two-punch combos that kept the champ at bay. Muhammad did manage to reverse Della Maddalena’s takedown attempt and land some offense on the ground, but it wasn’t enough to change the tone of the fight.
Della Maddalena’s victory marks a significant milestone in his career. The Australian fighter becomes a UFC champion in just his eighth fight with the promotion, earning the opportunity after a win over Gilbert Burns. Muhammad, on the other hand, leaves Montreal without the title he won in July by defeating Leon Edwards at UFC 304.
SHOP HERE : ULTIMATE X GLOVES
The result also marked Muhammad’s first loss since a unanimous decision against Geoff Neal in January 2019, ending a 10-fight winning streak that included a no contest against Edwards.
New challenger on the horizon
Della Maddalena’s win sets the stage for a potential showdown with lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, who has expressed interest in becoming a double champion.
According to UFC CEO Dana White, Makhachev’s next move would be determined by the outcome of the main event. With Della Maddalena emerging as the new champion, Makhachev has set his sights on the welterweight title. Della Maddalena welcomed the challenge, seeing it as an opportunity to avenge Alexander Volkanovski’s losses to Makhachev.
“I think it’s a beautiful challenge,” Della Maddalena said. “He’s pound-for-pound No. 1. I’m gonna get it back for Volk.” The potential superfight between Della Maddalena and Makhachev would be a dream matchup for fans, pitting two of the UFC’s top champions against each other.
A force to be reckoned with
Della Maddalena’s title win sets the stage for a bright future in the welterweight division. With his sights set on a potential showdown with Makhachev, the Australian fighter is eager to prove himself as one of the best in the sport. Will Della Maddalena be able to take down the lightweight champion and become a double champion himself? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – Jack Della Maddalena is a force to be reckoned with in the UFC.
READ MORE : UFC 317 In disarray
Recent posts
