A matchup between Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena unfolds in the UFC 315 main event, set for Saturday evening at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, with the fight card kicking off at 10 p.m. ET. Muhammad, now 36 years old, comes off a victorious unanimous decision against Leon Edwards at UFC 304, where he clinched the UFC welterweight championship. Meanwhile, 28-year-old Della Maddalena knocked out Gilbert Burns in his last bout, earning the ‘Performer of the Night’ accolade at UFC 299.
The betting odds see Muhammad favored at -185 while Della Maddalena stands as the underdog at +154 according to DraftKings Sportsbook. In a noteworthy co-main event, Manon Fiorot holds a slight edge at -130 against Valentina Shevchenko (+110) in a women’s flyweight title fight. For further betting picks for UFC 315, check out the insights from expert Daniel Vithlani, a proven winner at SportsLine since his inception in January 2023 with a perfect 5-0 record at UFC 283.
Preview of Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena
Muhammad, the reigning welterweight champion, boasts notable accolades such as two ‘Performance of the Night’ awards and one ‘Fight of the Night’ accolade. Hailing from Chicago, he made his professional debut in August 2012, eventually capturing the inaugural Titan FC welterweight championship in April 2016. Although he faced defeat to Alan Jouban in July 2016, he thrived thereafter, forging a commendable 10-0 streak post his defeat to Geoff Neal in April 2019.
On the other side, Della Maddalena transitioned into professional fighting in March 2016. After an initial rocky start, he has been on an impressive 17-fight winning streak and has held titles in Reign Fighting and Eternal MMA, joining UFC in 2022 and instantly earning the title of UFC Men’s Rookie of the Year.
Predictions for UFC 315
Vithlani shares an intriguing selection from the UFC 315 fights. One notable pick includes Ivan Erslan (+250) who is set to battle Navajo Stirling (-340) on the preliminary card. Vithlani expresses reservations about Stirling being such a heavy favorite, advocating for Erslan based on his experience and potency.
UFC 315 Main Fight Card and Odds
- Belal Muhammad -185 vs. Jack Della Maddalena +154
- Manon Fiorot -130 vs. Valentina Shevchenko +110
- Jose Aldo -192 vs. Aiemann Zahabi +160
- Natalia Silva -250 vs. Alexa Grasso +205
- Benoit Saint-Denis -1350 vs. Kyle Prepolec +800
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