If you had Jack Della Maddalena versus Islam Makhachev on your 2025 bingo card, congratulations — you’re the only one! Della Maddalena’s brilliant win over Belal Muhammad for the welterweight championship at UFC 315 changed the trajectory of the division and could have a lasting effect on other divisions down the line.
In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko began her second career title defense and once again proved she is one of the greatest MMA fighters ever. Is a showdown with strawweight champion Zhang Weili next? It may be time to put it on your bingo card.
Let’s discuss the most likely paths for Della Maddalena, Shevchenko and the other fighters on the UFC 315 main card.
