The UFC welterweight division just took an unexpected turn. Belal Muhammad was supposed to defend his title against Shavkat Rakhmonov. Their stare down at UFC 310 had made it seem inevitable they would clash soon. But now? ‘Nomad’ is out, and a new challenger has stepped in. Enter Jack Della Maddalena, the Aussie knockout artist with a golden opportunity.
For Muhammad, this wasn’t the fight he planned. For Della Maddalena, it’s a fast track to championship gold. UFC 315, set for May 10 in Montreal, just became a must-watch event. And the two headliners wasted no time letting the words fly on social media!
Belal Muhammad kept his message short and sharp. Posting on Instagram, he declared, “Goat is goal #andstill”, a simple yet powerful statement of intent. The champion clearly isn’t looking past Della Maddalena, but he’s made one thing clear. The belt isn’t leaving his waist.
The challenger fired back with confidence too. “Strap season in full swing,” Della Maddalena posted on Instagram, signaling his readiness for war. After finishing Gilbert Burns in highlight-reel fashion, the Australian believes his time is now.
Muhammad’s next post had an extra sting to it. On X, he quipped, “Dang I stole Leon’s belt and his opponent.” A playful jab, but one with weight. Before this switch, Della Maddalena was set to fight Leon Edwards in London. Now, Muhammad gets the rising star instead, while Edwards faces Sean Brady!
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