Tue May 13 04:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Aussie Della Maddalena Shocks Montreal, Claims UFC Welterweight Title at UFC 315

**Montreal, Canada** – Jack Della Maddalena made history Saturday night at UFC 315, defeating Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision to become the new UFC welterweight champion. The Perth native, now on an eight-fight UFC win streak, joins an elite group of Australian UFC champions, including Robert Whittaker and Alexander Volkanovski. This victory also marks the third time a Dana White’s Contender Series graduate has reached the pinnacle of their division.

The main event was a striking battle, with Della Maddalena consistently out-landing Muhammad, especially in the early rounds. While Muhammad rallied in the middle rounds, Della Maddalena’s powerful strikes, culminating in a significant knee in the fifth round, secured his victory.

The co-main event saw women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko successfully defend her title against Manon Fiorot with a hard-fought unanimous decision. Shevchenko’s counter-striking and a key takedown in the fourth round proved decisive.

Other notable results included:

* **Aiemann Zahabi’s** impressive upset victory over legendary Jose Aldo, prompting Aldo’s retirement.
* **Natalia Silva’s** dominant win over former champion Alexa Grasso, solidifying her position as a top contender in the women’s flyweight division.
* **Benoit Saint Denis’s** swift submission victory over Kyle Prepolec.

UFC 315 delivered a night of thrilling action and significant shifts in several weight classes, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the UFC’s welterweight and flyweight divisions.

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