Sun May 04 04:40:00 UTC 2025: ## UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad to Defend Title Against Jack Maddalena in Montreal

**Montreal, QC** – UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad (24-3, 1 NC) will defend his title against Jack Maddalena (17-2) in the main event of UFC 315 in Montreal. The fight announcement comes as fellow welterweight contender Michael Morales (17-0) offered his prediction. Having trained with Muhammad, Morales expressed confidence in the champion’s victory, highlighting Muhammad’s skillset.

Morales, himself undefeated, is eyeing a future title shot. Currently ranked 12th in the division, he faces Gilbert Burns (8th) on May 17th in a fight he views as a crucial step towards his goal. The young Ecuadorian fighter aims to challenge for the title within the next year or two.

This news follows the announcement of a jam-packed fight weekend, with DAZN PPV offering three major events across seven days, including the highly anticipated Eubank Jr. vs. Benn rematch, Garcia vs. Romero, and Canelo vs. Scull. DAZN offers individual PPV purchases or a discounted bundle for all three events.

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