Della Maddalena โขvs. โคMakhachev Fight Outcome to Dictate Makhachev’s Nextโ title Defense
MONTREAL, QUEBEC – May 10, 2025 -โค The outcome of the UFC 315 welterweight championship bout between Jack Dellaโค Maddalena adn Belal Muhammad will determineโค whether Islam Makhachev defends his lightweight title against Ilia Topuria or Charles Oliveira.UFC President dana White revealed the stakes leading up to the May 10th โevent, stating that a Muhammad victory would likely keepโ Makhachev at 155 poundsโข to face Topuria, while a Della Maddalena win could prompt Makhachev to move up to welterweight to challenge โฃthe Australian fighter.
White clarified the situation, saying, “There is a lot ofโ moving parts right now, and, yeah, that’s pretty accurate.” โThis decision impacts not only theโ trajectory of Makhachev’s careerโ but also the potential for a highly anticipated matchup between Topuria and Oliveira forโ the lightweight championship at UFC 317. The welterweight division is also affected, as Makhachev’s potential โmove could significantly alter the landscape of the 170-pound title โคcontention.
As of September 2, โ2025, opening betting oddsโค for Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev are not yet available. Though, โForbes willโ provideโค updates, including odds for potential co-main events, as fight night approaches. UFC 322โข is expected to feature further developments in these title picture scenarios.