Jack Della Maddalena defeated Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision at UFC 315. In his last fight, he captured the WBA welterweight title against gritty veteran Yordenis Ugas in a shocking defensive war. Originally scheduled for October 7, 2023, the rescheduled event on October 14th produced an incredible showcase of technical aptitude and surgical precision inside the Octagon.
Della Maddalena, of Australia, had success with both advanced distance control and volume striking to frustrate Muhammad all fight long. He held that crushing cadence that soon gave him the commanding win. He recently won a hard-fought 37-day campaign victory—his personal fourth of 2023—extending his remarkable winning streak to 18 consecutive fights. This victory categorically stamps his elite caliber welterweight contender status.
In the co-main, Valentina Shevchenko defended her UFC women’s flyweight championship for a sixth time, defeating Manon Fiorot. The battle ended in a Shevchenko unanimous decision with all three judges scoring the match 48-47. This victory marked another milestone for Shevchenko, who has now achieved 14 wins in the UFC, including 10 title fights. Her toughness is what has won her the most fans and made her the breakout star of mixed martial arts.
Meanwhile, Aiemann Zahabi debuted against former champion Jose Aldo, scoring a unanimous decision victory (29-28 on all cards). The match meant more to Aldo, who called it quits on professional fighting right after the one went down.
“I just don’t have it in my heart any more,” – Jose Aldo
In perhaps the most anticipated fight on the card, Brazilian Natalia Silva dethroned former champion Alexa Grasso. She earned the dominant unanimous decision victory with a clean sweep across the judges scorecards, taking all three 30-27. With this win, Silva is now the top prospect in the deep flyweight division.
Also, Benoit Saint-Denis of France impressed with his grappling, submitting Kyle Prepolec with an arm triangle choke. The judges awarded the five-round battle scores of 48-47, 48-47 and 49-45, indicating Saint-Denis the winner. His awesome ground control was very apparent throughout the fight.
What a night in UFC 315 turned out to be, full of game-changing moments and career-defining results for most fighters. Join Jack Della Maddalena in celebrating his new #OneToWatch status! As Valentina Shevchenko defends her title once again, the world of mixed martial arts is transformed after every unforgettable fight.
