Jack Della Maddalena def. Belal Muhammad via UD (48-47 x2, 49-46)
Valentina Shevchenko def. Manon Fiorot via UD (48-47 x3)
Aiemann Zahabi def. Jose Aldo via UD (29-28 x3)
Natalia Silva def. Alexa Grasso via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Benoit Saint Denis def. Kyle Prepolec via sub (arm triangle) (R2, 2:35)
Mike Malott def. Charles Radtke via second-round KO (0:26)
Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Jessica Andrade via submission (RNC) (R1, 2:40)
Modestas Bukauskas def. Ion Cutelaba via split decision (27-30, 30-27, 29-28)
Navajo Stirling def. Ivan Erslan via unanimous decision (29-28 x2, 29-27)
Marc-Andre Barriault def. Bruno Silva via first-round KO (1:27)
Daniel Santos def. Jeong Yeong Lee via unanimous decision (30-x27 x3)
Bekzat Almakhan def. Brad Katona via first-round KO (1:04)
UFC 315, held on May 10, 2025, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, delivered a night of high-stakes action, with two title fights and several career-defining performances. The event marked the UFC’s return to Montreal after a decade, and the electric crowd was treated to a card that reshaped the welterweight and flyweight divisions while sparking debates about retirements and future matchups.
In the main event, Jack Della Maddalena dethroned welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in a five-round striking clinic. Della Maddalena, an Australian known for his crisp boxing, showcased patience and precision, outlanding Muhammad with sharp counters and body shots. Muhammad, defending his title for the first time, leaned on his pressure and wrestling but struggled to impose his grappling game. Della Maddalena’s movement and output earned him a unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46), crowning him the new champion. Post-fight, Della Maddalena called out lightweight champ Islam Makhachev, setting the stage for a potential superfight, while Muhammad’s 11-fight unbeaten streak ended, leaving his next move uncertain.
The co-main event saw Valentina Shevchenko defend her women’s flyweight title against Manon Fiorot in a competitive chess match. Shevchenko, the veteran technician, started strong with counters and a pivotal fourth-round knockdown. Fiorot, a rising French star, controlled the clinch in stretches and pushed the pace late, but Shevchenko’s cleaner strikes secured a unanimous decision (48-47 across the board). The win solidified Shevchenko’s reign, though Natalia Silva’s performance elsewhere on the card signaled a fresh challenge looming.
Speaking of Silva, she stole the show in the women’s flyweight division, outclassing former champion Alexa Grasso. Silva’s speed and footwork frustrated Grasso, who couldn’t close the distance effectively. Silva landed a barrage of kicks and hooks, cruising to a unanimous decision (30-27 all around) and staking her claim as a title contender. Her seven-fight UFC win streak, now including two former champs, has fans buzzing about a potential clash with Shevchenko.
Aiemann Zahabi, a Montreal native, pulled off the biggest win of his career against UFC legend Jose Aldo in a featherweight bout (moved from bantamweight due to Aldo’s weight issues). Zahabi weathered Aldo’s early aggression, nearly finishing him in the third with a flurry. The judges awarded Zahabi a unanimous decision (29-28 across), prompting Aldo to leave his gloves in the Octagon, signaling retirement. Some fans cried robbery, arguing Aldo’s early dominance deserved more credit, but Zahabi’s late surge and hometown support sealed the upset. Aldo’s exit, if permanent, closes a storied chapter in MMA history.
Kicking off the main card, Benoit Saint Denis dominated short-notice replacement Kyle Prepolec. Saint Denis absorbed an early scare but rallied with elbows and a takedown, locking in an arm-triangle choke in Round 2 (2:35). The win reestablished Saint Denis as a lightweight contender after recent setbacks.
The prelims were equally explosive. Mike Malott thrilled the Canadian crowd with a second-round TKO over Charles Radtke, landing a devastating left hand and ground-and-pound at 0:26. Jasmine Jasudavicius also shone, submitting former strawweight champ Jessica Andrade with a rear-naked choke in Round 1 (2:40), a massive upset. Marc-Andre Barriault added to the Canadian highlights, knocking out Bruno Silva with an elbow in Round 1 (1:27), though Silva’s stretcher exit cast a shadow (he later received a positive health update). Modestas Bukauskas edged Ion Cutelaba in a controversial split decision, and Navajo Stirling outworked Ivan Erslan for a unanimous nod. Bekzat Almakhan opened the night with a slick uppercut KO over Brad Katona in Round 1 (1:04), and Daniel Santos outpointed JeongYeong Lee (30-27 all).
Bonuses went to Della Maddalena and Muhammad for Fight of the Night, with performance nods for Jasudavicius and Malott. The event also saw Vitor Belfort announced as a UFC Hall of Fame inductee for the pioneer wing.
