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Islam Makhachev Predicted to ‘Retire’ and ‘Duck’ Welterweight Contender after Jack Della Maddalena Superfight

The UFC welterweight division recently saw the emergence of a new champion after Jack Della Maddalena beat Belal Muhammad. Following that, the pound-for-pound king Islam Makhachev vacated his lightweight belt and decided to move up a weight class.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 10

UFC champion defends fighter pay despite needing fundraiser ahead of title fight

Recently crowned UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena has defended the UFC regarding the fighter pay structure. Fighter pay is something that is widely criticized continuously in the UFC, with debuting fighters usually fighting on a $12k show/$12k win contract.

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 6

'The Result Will Be The Same!' Ilia Topuria Has Bold Take Already on First Possible Title Defense After Charles Oliveira

Should Arman Tsarukyan or Paddy Pimblett be next if Ilia Topuria snags gold during the International Fight Week PPV this month? He fights Charles Oliveria atop the UFC 317 PPV main event for the vacant 155-pound gold.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 4

Julianna Peña shares controversial take on teammate Belal Muhammad’s UFC 315 title loss to Jack Della Maddalena

UFC women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Peña shared a head-scratching take on Belal Muhammad’s UFC 315 defeat. Belal Muhammad‘s UFC welterweight title reign came to an abrupt end, at the hands of Jack Della Maddalena, last month at UFC 315 in Montreal.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 4

Ian Machado Garry claims former UFC welterweight champion ‘should retire’ following recent disastrous loss

Ian Machado Garry has suggested that the former UFC welterweight champion should retire following his recent disastrous performance. Ian Machado Garry recently picked up a big bounce back win against the soaring welterweight contender, Carlos Prates, putting himself back into title contention.

MMA News / The SportsRush / May 29

Dana White Advised Not to Do Injustice by Giving Islam Makhachev a Direct Title Shot Against JDM

UFC CEO, Dana White, has been warned against allotting soon-to-be former lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev an immediate title fight at the welterweight limit against Jack Della Maddalena.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / May 24

Belal Muhammad ignored 'gameplan' against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315: 'I'm going to live with that'

Muhammad's commitment to striking may have cost him the UFC welterweight championship

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 23

‘I’m gonna live with that’ … Belal Muhammad admits where he went wrong in Jack Della Maddalena fight

Belal Muhammad tried to beat Jack Della Maddalena at his own game at UFC 315. Well, it didn’t work out as the former UFC Welterweight Champion had hoped, with Jack Della Maddalena putting his hands on Muhammad, outboxing him over the course of five rounds to win the title by unanimous decision.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 23

Ex-Lightweight Frothing After Sonnen’s Comments

Islam Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) bested Renato Moicano (20-6-1 MMA, 12-6 UFC) this past January during UFC 311, getting the job done by way of first-round submission due to D’arce choke.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 21

Ian Machado Garry brutally blasts Jack Della Maddalena as he compares him to ugly action figure

Ian Machado Garry has hilariously blasted the newly crowned UFC welterweight champion, Jack Della Maddalena, comparing him to an ugly action figure. Earlier this month at UFC 315, Jack Della Maddalena brought an end to Belal Muhammad‘s short reign as the welterweight champion, dominating him in Canada and picking up the unanimous decision win.

MMA News / FirstSportz / May 20

Islam Makhachev’s ‘Worst Nightmare’ Exposes Holes In P4P King’s Fight Game

The lightweight boogeyman, Islam Makhachev, has finally moved up to the 170-lbs division after years of dominance in lightweight. The pound-for-pound king made the decision after Jack Della Maddalena beat Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 in spectacular fashion.

MMA News / The SportsRush / May 20

Daniel Cormier Feels Islam Makhachev’s Double Title Fight Would Have Lacked the Impact of Conor McGregor

The UFC 315 main event provided one of the biggest upsets in recent history. But the UFC brass will perhaps now be rueing that major win for Jack Della Maddalena.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 20

Islam Makhachev surprisingly advised to work on wrestling ahead of Jack Della Maddalena matchup by longtime teammate

Despite being one of the most dominant wrestlers and grapplers the UFC has ever seen, Islam Makhachev has been advised to work on that part of his game.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 19

Ian Machado Garry hits back at ‘immature’ Jack Della Maddalena after champ’s controversial remarks about his son

UFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry didn’t hold back on his division’s new titleholder. Jack Della Maddalena capped off his unbeaten run in the UFC Octagon with an astounding performance against Belal Muhammad at UFC 315.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 17

Michael Bisping made a crazy prediction to Jack Della Maddalena long before his fight with Belal Muhammad

Michael Bisping saw the potential in Jack Della Maddalena before he became UFC welterweight world champion. Last Saturday, the Australian defeated Belal Muhammad in an excellent display to relieve the American of his title.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 17

Jack Della Maddalena gets sent crucial advice about managing life as a UFC champion

Jack Della Maddalena is adjusting to the newfound fame, attention, and responsibility that comes with champion status in the UFC. This comes after the recent UFC 315 pay-per-view in Montreal, Canada, where Della Maddalena upset Belal Muhammad to take the welterweight title.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 16

Jack Della Maddalena will defeat Islam Makhachev according to a UFC legend… ‘I think he can do the impossible’

Jack Della Maddalena has the mindset to overcome Islam Makhachev, according to a former UFC world champion. On Saturday evening, the Australian shocked the world by relieving Belal Muhammad of the welterweight belt at UFC 315, in front of a stunned crowd at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 15

Jack Della Maddalena’s coach says viral corner advice could’ve cost them the welterweight title at UFC 315

On May 10 in Montreal, a new welterweight champion was crowned after Jack Della Maddalena continued his win streak. Della Maddalena defeated Belal Muhammad over five rounds at UFC 315 with the scorecards all being in his favor.

MMA News / FirstSportz / May 15

Jack Della Maddalena Faced With Brutal Condition Over Islam Makhachev Welterweight Title Fight

Islam Makhachev‘s only dream is to capture the second UFC belt and become one of the greats in the organization. The pound-for-pound king is ready to go to any extent for this goal, showing unmatched determination and relentless championship ambition.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 14

Jack Della Maddalena's head coach makes bold prediction for Islam Makhachev fight

Newly crowned UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena was three days into his championship reign when his next opponent was named. Della Maddalena will face former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev later this year.

MMA News / FirstSportz / May 14

UFC Gold Doesn’t Mean Anything, Says Jack Della Maddalena Waiting for ‘Killers’ in Welterweight Division

In a pool of UFC champions lacking excitement, nobody expected Jack Della Maddalena to emerge as a true refreshing force. At UFC 315, Della Maddalena defeated Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision, and became the new UFC welterweight world champion.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 12

After becoming champ at UFC 315, what’s next for Jack Della Maddalena?

This past Saturday in the main event of UFC 315, the welterweight title was on the line. Belal Muhammad (24-4, 1 NC) was looking to defend his title against top contender Jack Della Maddalena (18-2).

MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 12

Daniel Cormier: 'UFC 315 was a virtuoso performance' by Jack Della Maddalena

A new welterweight champion was crowned on Saturday at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Jack Della Maddalena defeated Belal Muhammad to capture the 170-pound championship in the UFC 315 main event.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / May 12

Jack Della Maddalena Is the new welterweight champion

Jack Della Maddalena literally dominated Belal Muhammad in UFC 315’s main event Saturday night. Della Maddelena only allowed one takedown from Muhammad

MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Live Audio Reveals Dana White’s Assuring Words to Jack Della Maddalena After UFC 315 Win

UFC 315 at the Bell Centre in Montréal delivered one of the biggest shakeups in recent welterweight history, as Jack Della Maddalena Maddalena pulled off a stunning upset over reigning champion Belal Muhammad.

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 11

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.

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.

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 11

Jack Della Maddalena welcomes Islam Makhachev fight after UFC 315 title win

The UFC's return to Montreal for UFC 315 was headlined by a welterweight title bout between Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena. Unbeaten dating back to April of 2019, Muhammad finally got his first crack at UFC gold at UFC 304 and bested Leon Edwards via unanimous decision to claim the promotion's welterweight title.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 10

UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena Live Results

For the eighth time, the UFC octagon is in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Bell Centre hosts tonight's UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena fight card. The event is headlined by two world title bouts. In the main event, welterweight champion Belal Muhammad takes on No.

MMA News / Field Level Media / May 8

Belal Muhammad confident vs. Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315

The UFC is back in Montreal for the first time in a decade on Saturday night with a pair of title fights, which includes welterweight champion Belal Muhammad and No.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 29

Jack Della Maddalena chokes BJJ star unconscious ahead of UFC 315 title fight

Jack Della Maddalena’s grappling skills are looking sharp ahead of his title fight with Belal Muhammad next month. The UFC’s #5-ranked welterweight contender