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The Anti-Celebrity Champion: Jack Della Maddalena’s Grit Over Glamour Approach Pays Off at UFC 315

Jack Della Maddalena became the new UFC welterweight champion at UFC 315, defeating Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision after a five-round contest in Montreal. Della Maddalena relied on high-volume striking and strong takedown defense, allowing only a single takedown from Muhammad, who is known for his wrestling. The victory extended Della Maddalena’s win streak to 18, while marking Muhammad’s first loss since 2019.

No Fame, Just Fights: Jack Della Maddalena Claims UFC Title

After the fight, Della Maddalena addressed his motivations, stating:

“I think there’s a lot of people that just want to be celebrities, you know.