The UFC has returned to Montreal, Quebec, Canada, for the eighth time, hosting UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena at the iconic Bell Centre. This highly anticipated event features two world title bouts, drawing attention from combat sports fans worldwide.
In the main event, welterweight champion Belal Muhammad defended his title against the fifth-ranked contender, Jack Della Maddalena. The co-main event showcased women’s flyweight titleholder Valentina Shevchenko, who faced off against the second-ranked challenger, Manon Fiorot. Both matches promised significant stakes, potentially altering the trajectories of each fighter's career.
The start times for UFC 315 provided fans with options to catch all the action. The main card aired at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ PPV, while the preliminary card began at 8 p.m. ET across ESPN+, Disney+, and UFC Fight Pass. Fans eager for early action could tune in to the early prelims starting at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, ESPN+, and Disney+.
UFC 315 delivered thrilling results that captivated the Montreal audience. In the main event, Jack Della Maddalena achieved a monumental victory over Belal Muhammad, winning by unanimous decision with scores of 48-47, 48-47, and 49-46. This notable win places Della Maddalena firmly in the spotlight as a contender to watch in the welterweight division.
In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko successfully retained her women’s flyweight title against Manon Fiorot. The judges scored the bout 48-47 across the board, showcasing the competitive nature of the match. Shevchenko's technical prowess and experience were instrumental in this closely contested fight.
Other exciting bouts on the main card included Aiemann Zahabi triumphing over the legendary Jose Aldo. Zahabi secured a unanimous decision victory, with all three judges scoring the fight 29-28, marking a significant achievement in his career. Additionally, Natalia Silva demonstrated her skill by decisively defeating Alexa Grasso, winning all three judges’ cards 30-27.
One of the standout performances came from Benoit Saint Denis, who submitted Kyle Prepolec with an arm-triangle choke at 2:35 of Round 2, adding another victory to his record and showcasing his submission skills.
The preliminary card was equally thrilling, with Mike Malott knocking out Charlie Radtke just 26 seconds into the second round. In another remarkable finish, Jasmine Jasudavicius secured her victory over Jessica Andrade via rear-naked choke at 2:40 of Round 2. Their performances highlighted the depth of talent in the UFC.
Modestas Bukauskas edged past Ion Cutelaba in a tightly contested matchup, winning by split decision with scores of 27-30, 30-27, and 29-28. Navajo Stirling also found success, defeating Ivan Erslan by unanimous decision with judges scoring the match 29-28 across the board.
The early prelims featured Marc-Andre Barriault achieving a knockout victory over Bruno Silva, using elbows and punches at 1:27 of Round 1. Daniel Santos showcased his skills with a unanimous decision win over Jeong Yeong Lee, while Bekzat Almakhan finished with a knockout against Brad Katona just 1:02 into their fight.
UFC 315 not only provided thrilling matchups but also highlighted emerging talents and established champions. Fans can reflect on the implications of the results as they eagerly anticipate the next events in the UFC calendar. The excitement in Montreal underscored why the UFC continues to be a dominant force in combat sports.
