UFC 315 is set to bring the excitement of mixed martial arts to Montreal's Bell Centre, marking the UFC's return to the city for the first time in a decade on Saturday, May 10, 2025. This highly anticipated event features two championship fights at the top of the card, promising fans an unforgettable night.
The main event showcases welterweight champion Belal "Remember the Name" Muhammad defending his title against Australia's rising star, Jack Della Maddalena. This fight is particularly noteworthy as Della Maddalena earned this title shot after a scheduled bout with Shavkat Rakhmonov fell through. Della Maddalena had previously been scheduled to face Leon Edwards at UFC London, but he had to withdraw, which opened the door for this high-stakes clash. Both fighters will weigh in at 170 pounds, showcasing their commitment to the welterweight division's elite.
In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko will also be defending her title, aiming to make her first successful defense of her second reign as the women's flyweight champion. Shevchenko faces France's Manon Fiorot, stepping into the octagon against a competitor not named Alexa Grasso for the first time after three consecutive fights against her. This matchup adds an intriguing layer to the night, testing Shevchenko against a top contender eager to dethrone her.
Alexa Grasso, the former flyweight champion, is also on the card. She possesses a chance to secure a rematch with Shevchenko, but first must overcome Brazil's Natalia Silva. Grasso and Shevchenko have an even record of 1-1-1, making this potential rematch highly anticipated by fans who enjoy their fierce rivalry.
UFC 315 is set to see official weigh-ins on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Montreal. Fans can look forward to full weigh-in results detailing the fighters’ commitments to making the lightweight and heavyweight limits for their respective bouts.
In a last-minute change, the matchup between José Aldo and Aiemann Zahabi was shifted from bantamweight to featherweight just before the weigh-ins. Both fighters successfully made weight, with Aldo at 143 pounds and Zahabi at 142 pounds. This matchup adds another exciting bout to the main card, highlighting Aldo's continued legacy in the sport.
Here are the UFC 315 official weigh-in results for the main card:
Welterweight: Belal Muhammad (c) (170) vs. Jack Della Maddalena (170) – for the UFC welterweight championship
Women's Flyweight: Valentina Shevchenko (c) (124) vs. Manon Fiorot (125) – for the UFC women's flyweight championship
Featherweight: José Aldo (143) vs. Aiemann Zahabi (142)
Women's Flyweight: Alexa Grasso (126) vs. Natália Silva (126)
Lightweight: Benoît Saint Denis (156) vs. Kyle Prepolec (156)
And on the preliminary card:
Welterweight: Mike Malott (171) vs. Charles Radtke (171)
Women's Flyweight: Jéssica Andrade (126) vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius (124)
Light Heavyweight: Modestas Bukauskas (203) vs. Ion Cuțelaba (205)
Light Heavyweight: Navajo Stirling (205) vs. Ivan Erslan (205)
Middleweight: Marc-André Barriault (185) vs. Bruno Silva (187)\*\*
Featherweight: Daniel Santos (146)\* vs. Lee Jeong-yeong (146)
Bantamweight: Brad Katona (136) vs. Bekzat Almakhan (136)
Welterweight: Ian Machado Garry (168) – backup fighter
_Note: Daniel Santos initially weighed in one pound overweight but successfully made weight on his second attempt. _\*Bruno Silva was one pound heavy and will forfeit 20% of his purse, with their bout proceeding as a catchweight fight.
UFC 315 promises to deliver thrilling matchups and unforgettable moments in the octagon, captivating fans both in the arena and around the world.
