Jack Della Maddalena made history on Saturday night, claiming the welterweight title at UFC 315 with a hard-fought victory over Belal Muhammad. The bout, which took place at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, was a closely contested affair that saw both fighters give it their all.
Della Maddalena’s Journey
- Della Maddalena’s win marked his eighth appearance with the UFC.
- He earned his title shot by defeating Gilbert Burns in his previous fight, setting him up for a chance to claim the championship.
Muhammad’s Title Defense
- Belal Muhammad was seeking to defend his title for the first time after winning against Leon Edwards at UFC 304 earlier this year.
- Muhammad’s path to defending his title was altered when Shavkat Rakhmonov was forced to withdraw from their scheduled bout due to injury.
- Rakhmonov’s absence led to Della Maddalena stepping in as a replacement to face Muhammad for the vacant title.
The Fight
This matchup marked their third meeting together, with each fighter having won once prior against each other. The highly anticipated bout lived up to expectations, as both fighters came out swinging from bell to bell, delivering one of the most competitive fights of 2024 so far.
Post-Fight Remarks
In an interview following his victory, Della Maddalena expressed his joy, stating, "I’m just happy that I could get it done," reflecting on his achievement of becoming the welterweight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
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