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Jack Della Maddalena confirms interest in Islam Makhachev fight in Perth
Harry Kettle - May 11, 2025
New UFC champion Jack Della Maddalena has confirmed his interest in a showdown with lightweight king Islam Makhachev. On Saturday night, Jack Della Maddalena really arrived. He defeated Belal Muhammad via unanimous decision to become the new UFC welterweight champion. In doing so, he proved to the world that he is truly elite, and he proved that he can hang with the best of the best at 170 pounds. Of course, as tends to be the case more often than not at this level, the attention immediately shifted to what could be next for the Australian.
Belal Muhammad releases statement after losing belt to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315
Harry Kettle - May 11, 2025
Belal Muhammad has released a short statement following his loss to Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of UFC 315. In the main event of UFC 315, Belal Muhammad fell short. He aimed to successfully defend his UFC welterweight championship for the first time, but he couldn’t quite get over the finish line. He was beaten by Jack Della Maddalena in an absolutely gruelling affair, and although he had his moments, Belal just couldn’t really get his wrestling going in the way that would’ve opened up the path to victory.
UFC legend says something “needs to change” with judging after Jose Aldo’s loss
Harry Kettle - May 11, 2025
UFC legend Rafael dos Anjos has given his thoughts on the state of MMA judging after Jose Aldo’s loss to Aiemann Zahabi. Last night at UFC 315, we saw Jose Aldo compete for the last time in mixed martial arts. He was defeated by Aiemann Zahabi in what proved to be a pretty controversial decision loss. With that being said, it was an incredible bout, especially the third round, which swung one way and then the other before Zahabi was ultimately the man who had his hand raised.
UFC 315 Bonus Report: Jasmine Jasudavicius one of four POTN winners
Chris Taylor - May 10, 2025
The Octagon returned to Montreal for tonight’s UFC 315 pay-per-view event, and 4 fighters wound up taking home performance bonuses. The fight card was headlined by a welterweight title fight between Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena. The contest proved to be a coming out party for Jack Della Maddalena. The Australian standout was able to get the better of Belal Muhammad in the striking throughout the majority of the contest, this while stuffing most of the takedowns that came his way. Even when ‘JDM’ got taken down, it never took him long to return to his feet. After a chaotic fifth and final round it was clear that Jack had done enough to hear the words he’s longer for, “And NEW!”.
UFC 315 Results: Jack Della Maddalena defeats Belal Muhammad (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - May 10, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 315 results, including the welterweight title fight between Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena. Muhammad (24-3 MMA) will be looking to earn his first career title defense when he takes to the Octagon this evening. ‘Remember the Name’ captured the promotion’s welterweight title this past July in Manchester, scoring a lopsided unanimous decision victory over Leon Edwards. The 36-year-old is currently riding a 10-fight winning streak, which includes victories over Gilbert Burns, Sean Brady and Stephen Thompson.
UFC 315 Results: Valentina Shevchenko defeats Manon Fiorot (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - May 10, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 315 results, including the women’s flyweight title fight between Valentina Shevchenko and Manon Fiorot. Shevchenko (25-4-1 MMA) was last seen in action at September’s UFC 306 event, where she reclaimed the promotion‘s flyweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Alexa Grasso. ‘The Bullet’ has gone 3-1-1 over her past five fights overall.
Pros react after Aiemann Zahabi defeats Jose Aldo at UFC 315
Chris Taylor - May 10, 2025
Tonight’s UFC 315 main card featured the return of MMA legend Jose Aldo who squared off with streaking Canadian contender Aiemann Zahabi. Aldo (32-10 MMA) entered tonight’s featherweight contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a split decision loss to Mario Bautista in his most previous effort this past October at UFC 307. Prior to that setback, the former featherweight kingpin had earned an impressive unanimous decision win over Jonathan Martinez.
UFC 315 Results: Aiemann Zahabi defeats Jose Aldo (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - May 10, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 315 results, including the featherweight contest between Jose Aldo and Aiemann Zahabi. Aldo (32-9 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a split decision loss to Mario Bautista this past October at UFC 307. Prior to that setback, the former featherweight kingpin had earned an impressive unanimous decision win over Jonathan Martinez.
UFC 315: 'Muhammad vs. Maddalena' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - May 10, 2025
The Octagon returns to Montreal for tonight’s UFC 315 event, a 12-bout fight card headlined by Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena. Muhammad (24-3 MMA) will be looking to earn his first career title defense when he takes to the Octagon this evening. ‘Remember the Name’ captured the promotion’s welterweight title this past July in Manchester, scoring a lopsided unanimous decision victory over Leon Edwards. The 36-year-old is currently riding a 10-fight winning streak, which includes victories over Gilbert Burns, Sean Brady and Stephen Thompson.
Rory MacDonald reveals he doesn't have "intensity" anymore for possible UFC return
Harry Kettle - May 10, 2025
MMA legend Rory MacDonald has admitted that he doesn’t have the intensity or desire necessary to return to the sport. For the longest time, Rory MacDonald was one of the most exciting fighters in all of mixed martial arts. The man known as the ‘Red King’ achieved some great things during his time in the sport, and in the UFC, he took part in some absolute wars – most notably against Robbie Lawler. These days, though, he’s retired, and he seems to be pretty happy with that decision.
UFC champion Jon Jones reveals some of his post-retirement plans
Harry Kettle - May 10, 2025
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has spoken candidly about some of his post-mixed martial arts retirement plans. As we know, Jon Jones is one of the greatest fighters of all time. He’s been recognised as such by the majority of his peers, even through all the controversies that he’s endured throughout the course of his career. Now, he is the king of the heavyweight division, with many hoping that he’ll eventually defend his belt against Tom Aspinall. Alas, we’ll have to wait and see whether or not that actually comes to fruition.
Georges St-Pierre reveals he's open to having a role in UFC 315 main event
Harry Kettle - May 10, 2025
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre has revealed that he would be willing to put the belt on the winner of the UFC 315 main event. As we know, Georges St-Pierre is an absolute icon within the world of mixed martial arts. He has accomplished some great things throughout the course of his career, with the majority of his big highlights coming in the welterweight division. He ruled over the rest of the 170-pounders for a long time, and he did so in a pretty dominant way.