UFC 315 Preview: Muhammad Defends Title Against Della Maddalena
Event Overview
On May 10, 2025, UFC 315 will take place at the Bell Centre in Montreal, marking the UFC’s return to the city for the first time since 2015. The card will feature Belal Muhammad defending his welterweight championship against rising contender Jack Della Maddalena.
Belal Muhammad’s Title Defense
Belal Muhammad secured the welterweight title in a decisive victory over Leon Edwards at UFC 305. This win not only crowned him champion but also extended his current winning streak to ten fights. Initially, Muhammad was slated to defend his title against Shavkat Rakhmonov, but injuries on both sides have led to Della Maddalena stepping in as the new challenger.
Jack Della Maddalena’s Rise
Jack Della Maddalena has turned his career around after suffering losses in his first two professional bouts. Since then, he has remained unbeaten for 17 consecutive fights, with seven of those wins coming in the UFC, including five by way of stoppage.
Co-Main Event: Women’s Flyweight Title
In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko will defend her women’s flyweight title against Manon Fiorot. Shevchenko, who regained her title after a controversial draw and subsequent unanimous decision victory against Alexa Grasso, faces an undefeated opponent in Fiorot, who boasts twelve straight wins, seven of which are in the UFC.
Card Adjustments and Other Fights
Recently, the fight card saw an adjustment with Benoit Saint-Denis finding a new opponent, Kyle Prepolec, after Joel Alvarez withdrew due to an undisclosed injury. Prepolec marks his return to the UFC, having previously fought in 2019.
Complete Fight Card
- Belal Muhammad (c) -190 vs. Jack Della Maddalena +150, Welterweight Title
- Manon Fiorot -140 vs. Valentina Shevchenko (c) +115, Women’s Flyweight Title
- Jose Aldo -220 vs. Aiemann Zahabi +175, Bantamweight
- Natalia Silva -225 vs. Alexa Grasso +175, Women’s Flyweights
- Benoit Saint Denis -1115 vs. Kyle Prepolec +750, Lightweights
- Lee Jeong Yeong -127 vs. Daniel Santos +102, Featherweights
- Mike Malott -200 vs. Charles Radtke +160, Welterweights
- Modestas Bukauskas -110 vs. Ion Cuțelaba -110, Light Heavyweights
- Jasmine Jasudavicius -335 vs. Jessica Andrade +250, Women’s Flyweights
- Navajo Stirling -278 vs. Ivan Erslan +215, Light Heavyweights
- Joshua Van -480 vs. Bruno Silva +360, Middleweights
How to Watch
The event will start at 10 p.m. ET and can be viewed on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View.