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UFC fighters react to Jack Della Maddalena becoming new welterweight champion

Originally posted on MMA Weekly | By Jeff Cain | Last updated May 11, 2025 3:15 AM ET

Following Saturday's UFC 315 main event at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, UFC fighters reacted to Jack Della Maddalena winning the welterweight title.

Della Maddalena dethroned Belal Muhammad in a back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision. With the victory, Della Maddalena extended his winning streak to 18 consecutive fights.

#AndNEW | #UFC315 | Jack Della Maddalena pic.twitter.com/W7Od4NEibi
— UFC (@ufc) May 11, 2025

What a great fight. Wow Jack Della Maddalena! Congratulations .
— Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili (@MerabDvalishvil) May 11, 2025

Gutted for my brotha but wow that was fight of the year!!! Congrats to JDM!!
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) May 11, 2025

Congratulations Jack ⚡️ https://t.co/x4Aez6KW5S
— Jiri BJP Prochazka (@jiri_bjp) May 11, 2025

@bullyb170

Head up champion
— Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) May 11, 2025

What a great fight. Wow Jack Della Maddalena! Congratulations .
— Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili (@MerabDvalishvil) May 11, 2025

@bullyb170 well done! JK
— Dricus Du Plessis (@dricusduplessis) May 11, 2025

What a fight! #ufc315
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) May 11, 2025

Dope fight, sets up a fun fight against Islam and 55 opens up a bit. Missed out on islan vs toporia but this is still dope
— Billy Quarantillo (@BillyQMMA) May 11, 2025