Context:

UFC 315 took place in Montreal, featuring two major title fights with Belal Muhammad defending the welterweight title against Jack Della Maddalena and Valentina Shevchenko defending her flyweight title against Manon Fiorot. Muhammad, on an 11-fight unbeaten streak, expressed his determination to maintain his title, acknowledging the challenge posed by Della Maddalena, who is ranked fifth and on a 17-fight winning streak. Della Maddalena was confident in his ability to outbox Muhammad and was eager to seize the championship. In the co-main event, Shevchenko retained her title after a challenging bout against Fiorot. The full fight card included several other notable matches, with victories from Aiemann Zahabi, Natalia Silva, and Benoit Saint-Denis, among others.

Dive Deeper:

• Belal Muhammad, known for his 11-fight unbeaten streak, successfully defended his UFC welterweight title against Jack Della Maddalena, who presented a formidable challenge with his own 17-fight winning streak and powerful boxing skills.

• Jack Della Maddalena, ranked fifth, was determined to claim the welterweight title, stating his readiness to endure and inflict significant damage, ultimately aiming to win before the final bell.

• Valentina Shevchenko defended her UFC flyweight title against Manon Fiorot in a closely contested match, successfully retaining her championship with a unanimous decision victory.

• The UFC 315 event was available for viewing via ESPN+ pay-per-view, with preliminaries streamed on Disney+, showcasing a diverse range of fights across various weight classes.

• Additional fights on the main card included Aiemann Zahabi defeating Jose Aldo, Natalia Silva overcoming Alexa Grasso, and Benoit Saint-Denis winning via submission against Kyle Prepolec.

• UFC 315's early prelims and prelims provided a platform for emerging fighters, with notable victories such as Mike Malott's knockout win over Charles Radtke and Jasmine Jasudavicius's submission victory against Jessica Andrade.

• The event was held at the Bell Centre in Montreal, marking a significant return for the UFC with a lineup that both entertained and showcased the skill and tenacity of its fighters.

• Two massive title fights highlight the UFC's return to Montreal on May 10 for UFC 315. The main event will see Belal Muhammad defending the UFC welterweight title against Jack Della Maddalena. The fight and event will air on ESPN+.

• Muhammad (24-3, 1 NC) is on an 11-fight unbeaten streak. After waiting a long time to fight for gold, he finally got his shot in July. "Remember the Name" beat Leon Edwards in a rematch to win the welterweight title.

• Now the hunted, Muhammad is still hungry for competition. He believes his mindset is the same as JDM's, making him a dangerous fighter.

• "I was in his place last fight; I was the challenger," Muhammad told the UFC. "I was the guy that had my first moment to fight for the belt, so I know what he's thinking. I know what he's feeling. But the thing that he doesn't realize is he's fighting a champion that has that same mindset.

• WATCH: UFC 315: Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena on ESPN+