UFC 315
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports entertainment |
| Founded | May 10, 2025 |
| Headquarters | Montreal , Canada |
UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena was a mixed martial arts competition organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 10, 2025, held at Montreal's Bell Centre in Quebec.[1]
Background
This event represented the UFC's eighth appearance in Montreal, marking its return to the city for the first time since UFC 186 in April 2015.[1]
The headline bout showcased a UFC Welterweight Championship match where reigning champion Belal Muhammad defended his title against contender Jack Della Maddalena.[2] Ian Machado Garry was designated as the official backup fighter for this championship contest.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
In the co-main event, two-time UFC Women's Flyweight Championship titleholder Valentina Shevchenko defended her belt against challenger Manon Fiorot.[2]
A welterweight matchup initially scheduled for UFC 314 between former title contender Gilbert Burns and Michael Morales was rescheduled to this card before being moved once more to headline UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
A women's bantamweight clash featuring Nora Cornolle and Hailey Cowan was originally planned for this event but later shifted to UFC 314.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Gavin Tucker was slated to compete against Lee Jeong-yeong on the preliminary card; however, Tucker withdrew in late April and was replaced by Daniel Santos.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name[3]
A lightweight bout between Benoît Saint Denis and Joel Álvarez underwent changes when Álvarez pulled out due to a hand injury; veteran fighter Kyle Prepolec returned as his substitute.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Former two-time Featherweight Champion and UFC Hall of Fame inductee José Aldo faced off with Aiemann Zahabi in a fight that was shifted from bantamweight to featherweight at the weigh-ins because of Aldo’s difficulties making weight. Zahabi ceased his weight reduction efforts to prevent the bout’s cancellation.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
At the weigh-ins, Bruno Silva exceeded the middleweight limit by one pound; consequently, their fight proceeded at catchweight terms with Silva penalized 20% of his purse, which was awarded to his opponent Marc-André Barriault.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
During the live broadcast, it was announced that former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and winner of the UFC 12 Heavyweight Tournament, Vitor Belfort, would be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame’s "pioneer wing" during International Fight Week in Las Vegas this June.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Bonus awards
The following competitors were awarded $50,000 bonuses:
- Fight of the Night: Jack Della Maddalena vs. Belal Muhammad
- Performance of the Night: Jasmine Jasudavicius and Marc-André Barriault