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Jack Della Maddalena brands UFC 315 title win 'practice' for Islam Makhachev fight

Jack Della Maddalena is still soaking in that he's the new UFC Welterweight Champion, defeating Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision at UFC 315. With rumblings continuing to swirl regarding whether Islam Makhachev moves up to welterweight, Della Maddalena made his case that he should be next in line for the lightweight champion in a champion vs.

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Tom Aspinall reacts to setting unwanted UFC record as he waits for Jon Jones unification clash

Tom Aspinall is not happy about being the longest-reigning interim champion in UFC history. The English knockout artist captured a secondary title when he put Sergei Pavlovich to sleep in 69 seconds at UFC 295 in November 2023.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 11

Valentina Shevchenko answers Manon Fiorot’s pre-UFC 315 ‘retirement’ wager after gritty co-main win

UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko circled back on Manon Fiorot’s wager at UFC 315. Valentina Shevchenko‘s second UFC women’s flyweight title reign began by snapping top contender Manon Fiorot‘s 12-fight winning streak at UFC 315 on Saturday in Montreal.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 11

Charles Oliveira’s coach sends message to Dana White after UFC 315 sets up Ilia Topuria title fight

Charles Oliveira is ready to sign on for a fight with Ilia Topuria, according to his coach. ‘Do Bronx’ was an interested observer when Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena clashed for welterweight gold at UFC 315 on Saturday night.

MMA News / Field Level Media / May 11

Vitor Belfort named to UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Former light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, the promotion announced. Belfort (26-14, 1 no contest) made his professional MMA debut at 19 years of age on Oct.

Ian Garry News / MMA on SI / May 11

Ian Machado Garry offers bold prediction for fight with new champ after UFC 315

Ian Garry Machado was locked into the UFC 315 main event between Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena and has broken his silence about his place within the UFC Welterweight Championship picture.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 11

Ex-UFC star has no idea why Belal Muhammad fought like Ronda Rousey at UFC 315

Belal Muhammad’s championship ego may have got the best of him at UFC 315. For the first time in a while, the UFC Welterweight Champion wasn’t able to fight his usual fight against a much cleaner and fresher Jack Della Maddalena across five rounds of action.

Georges St-Pierre News / Bloody Elbow / May 11

John Wayne Parr reveals what really happened when he sparred Georges St-Pierre… ‘It was so much fun’

John Wayne Parr has opened up about his experience training alongside Georges St-Pierre. Blessed with remarkable skills and fearsome mindsets, ‘Rush’ and ‘The Gunslinger’ carved out incredible legacies, with the UFC legend conquering two weight classes, while the master of the art of eight limbs, captured an astonishing ten world titles.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 11

Jon Jones and Nate Diaz play down Islam Makhachev’s achievements amid pound-for-pound debate

Jon Jones and Nate Diaz believe Islam Makhachev has a lot of work to do to cement his legacy as an all-time great. The UFC lightweight champion is widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound fighter in MMA today.

Belal Muhammad News / MMA on SI / May 11

Belal Muhammad releases statement following UFC 315 loss

The 170-pound division ushered in a new era Saturday night, as Jack Della Maddalena became the new UFC Welterweight Champion by defeating Chicago-native Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 315.

Valentina Shevchenko News / Bloody Elbow / May 11

Valentina Shevchenko breaks another record after cementing her second title reign at UFC 315

Valentina Shevchenko continued to prove that she is far from done by successfully defending her flyweight title in the co-main event on May 10. All of the talk following the conclusion from UFC 315 was around the main event where Jack Della Maddalena defeated Belal Muhammad with the result that has big implications for Islam Makhachev.

Jack Della Maddalena News / Bloody Elbow / May 11

Jack Della Maddalena shares training camp secrets after UFC 315 in a video titled ‘How to beat Belal’

Jack Della Maddalena surprised a lot of people on May 10 where he produced the biggest win of his career to date. The Australian contender hadn’t fought since UFC 299 where he had to overcome some significant adversity to keep his winning streak alive.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 11

Alexander Volkanovski questions the judges in Jose Aldo’s controversial UFC 315 retirement fight

Jose Aldo called it a day on his legendary career at UFC 315 on Saturday but his fight ended rather controversially. At UFC 315 on Saturday, former UFC featherweight champion, Jose Aldo, took on Georges St-Pierre’s protege, Aiemann Zahabi.

MMA News / Field Level Media / May 11

Jack Della Maddalena ends Belal Muhammad's title reign at UFC 315

Jack Della Maddalena took away Belal Muhammad's potent wrestling ability, only allowing one takedown en route to becoming the new welterweight champion in the main event of UFC 315 on Saturday night in Montreal.

Jose Aldo News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Jose Aldo Retires After Controversial Decision in UFC 315 Farewell Fight

Jose Aldo’s legendary career is etched in MMA history as one of the greatest featherweight reigns of all time, marked by a decade of dominance that included nine consecutive title defenses across the WEC and UFC.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 11

Valentina Shevchenko decisions Manon Fiorot in UFC 315 co-main event

Valentina Shevchenko won back the women's flyweight title in her last fight, defeating Alexa Grasso at UFC 306 in a trilogy match. On Saturday, "Bullet" put her title on the line for the first time of her second reign against No.

Alexa Grasso News / Empire Sports Media / May 10

UFC 315 Results: Natalia Silva puts on a clinic against Alexa Grasso

On the main card of UFC 315, we will see the return of a former world champion. Alexa Grasso (16-4-1) will make the walk for the first time since she lost the flyweight title as she takes on surging top contender Natalia Silva (18-5-1).

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 11

UFC 315 Results: Electrifying Saturday Night in Quebec

UFC 315 is here! On Saturday night, MMA’s No. 1 promotion ends a busy weekend of competitive violence in Canada. 24 hours removed from Samourai MMA holding a card on UFC Fight Pass, Dana White’s organization takes center (centre) stage this Saturday evening.

Conor McGregor News / Athlon Sports / May 10

Conor McGregor New Training Footage Draws Brutal Fan Reactions: ‘Is He Throwing That Slow on Purpose?’

It’s been nearly four years since Conor McGregor last stepped foot inside the Octagon. His most recent UFC appearance came at UFC 264, where he faced Dustin Poirier in a much-anticipated trilogy bout.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 9

PFL Europe 1 (2025): How To Watch and Full Fight Card

Making their first outing to Northern Ireland, the PFL brings the action home to Belfast with a round of electrifying bouts. in PFL Europe 1. Taking top billing, hometown hero Paul Hughes faces Brazilian veteran Bruno Miranda, while Alan Philpott faces Lewis McGrillen-Evans in the penultimate match of the night.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 9

Fabricio Andrade Nominates Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu for MMA Showdown

ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion Fabricio Andrade is calling out for his next contender to step up to the plate. There are many opponents for the Brazilian king to choose from.