UFC 315: Muhammad-Maddalena, Shevchenko-Fiorot Set to Headline Explosive Double Title Fight Card

The UFC is making a triumphant return to Montreal after a decade-long absence, bringing with it a stacked card headlined by two championship bouts. UFC 315, scheduled for May 10 at the iconic Bell Centre, promises to deliver an unforgettable night of mixed martial arts action that will resonate with fans across the globe.

Welterweight Title Clash: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena

In the main event, reigning welterweight champion Belal Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) will put his title on the line against the surging Australian contender Jack Della Maddalena (17-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC). This matchup comes after a series of unexpected twists in the 170-pound division.

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— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) February 20, 2025

Muhammad, who has been sidelined due to a severe toe infection, was originally slated to defend his belt against Shavkat Rakhmonov in December. However, fate had other plans, as Rakhmonov ended up facing and defeating Ian Machado Garry instead. With Rakhmonov subsequently unavailable due to injury, the door opened for Della Maddalena to step in and challenge for the title.

The challenger’s path to this opportunity is nothing short of remarkable. Della Maddalena was initially scheduled to headline a UFC Fight Night event against former champion Leon Edwards on March 22 in London. However, the allure of a title shot proved too tempting, and he has been replaced by Sean Brady for that event.

Della Maddalena’s meteoric rise through the UFC ranks has been impressive. In just over three years since his promotional debut, he has amassed a perfect 7-0 record within the organization, with notable victories over seasoned veterans Gilbert Burns and Kevin Holland. This title fight represents the culmination of his efforts and a chance to etch his name in the annals of UFC history.

Women’s Flyweight Title Defense: Shevchenko vs. Fiorot

The co-main event features another compelling title fight as Valentina Shevchenko (24-4-1 MMA, 13-3-1 UFC) defends her women’s flyweight championship against France’s Manon Fiorot (12-1 MMA, 7-0 UFC). This bout marks a significant shift for Shevchenko, who will face an opponent other than Alexa Grasso for the first time in four fights.

Champion Valentina Shevchenko will fight Manon Fiorot at #UFC315 on May 10th. (per Dana White) #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN #UFC2025 #WFLYWChampionship #CoMainEvent pic.twitter.com/HyMpvRJwd8

— Marcel Dorff 🇳🇱🇮🇩 (@BigMarcel24) February 20, 2025

Shevchenko’s recent history has been defined by her trilogy with Grasso, which saw the fighters split the series 1-1-1. The “Bullet” reclaimed her title from Grasso in September, setting the stage for this fresh challenge against the undefeated Fiorot.

For Fiorot, this title shot represents a chance to make history as potentially the first French champion in UFC history. Her unblemished UFC record includes impressive victories over top contenders Erin Blanchfield and former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas, solidifying her position as a worthy challenger to Shevchenko’s throne.

The rest of the UFC 315 card is shaping up to be equally exciting. A flyweight bout between former title challenger Alexa Grasso and the rising Natalia Silva promises fireworks, while the Canadian crowd will surely rally behind hometown hero Marc-Andre Barriault as he takes on Bruno Silva in a middleweight clash.

Other notable matchups include a bantamweight contest between Bekzat Almakhan and Brad Katona, as well as a women’s bantamweight fight featuring Nora Cornolle and Hailey Cowan.

As the MMA world counts down to May 10, anticipation continues to build for UFC 315. The return to Montreal after such a long hiatus, coupled with two high-stakes title fights, ensures that this event will be one for the history books. Whether it’s Muhammad cementing his legacy, Della Maddalena completing his Cinderella story, Shevchenko further solidifying her dominance, or Fiorot bringing a championship to France, UFC 315 is poised to deliver unforgettable moments and potentially reshape the landscape of two divisions.

With a perfect blend of established champions and hungry challengers, UFC 315 exemplifies the promotion’s commitment to delivering top-tier martial arts entertainment. As the Bell Centre prepares to host this spectacular event, fans around the world eagerly await what promises to be an electrifying night of fights in one of North America’s most passionate fighting cities.