MONTREAL – Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena had another faceoff Thursday at the UFC 315 pre-fight press conference.
After expected next title challenger Shavkat Rakhmonov was unavailable, the streaking Della Maddalena (17-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) was offered the chance to face welterweight champ Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) in his first defense after capturing the strap from Leon Edwards in August.
The title fight will serve as the main event of Saturday’s card at Bell Centre (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+), and the pair continued promotional efforts when they answered questions from media members and followed with a faceoff.
Dana White took no chances with the #UFC315 main event faceoff after Belal Muhammad swatted Jack Della Maddalena’s hand. pic.twitter.com/KtRdo4mc4Q
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) May 8, 2025
Check out the video above to see Muhammad, No. 1 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie welterweight rankings, and No. 6 Della Maddalena square up for the first time before UFC 315.
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