At UFC 315 held in Montreal, Jack Della Maddalena emerged victorious over Belal Muhammad, claiming the welterweight title by unanimous decision. He effectively neutralized Muhammad's wrestling, allowing only one takedown throughout the fight. Della Maddalena showcased impressive striking volume, coming close to finishing the match on multiple occasions despite Muhammad's reputation for toughness. The fight marked a significant moment for Della Maddalena, as it extended his winning streak to 18. In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko defended her women's flyweight title against Manon Fiorot in a closely contested bout, winning by unanimous decision as well.
He won the five-rounder by scores of 48-47, 48-47, 49-45 on Saturday night.
Della Maddalena credited Muhammad's toughness but said post-fight that he knew he was not going to let it slip away.
I expected a hard fight, Shevchenko, a 125-pounder from Kyrgyzstan, said in the Octagon following her victory.
It felt [expletive] good, the Australian said with a smile.
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