UFC 315 Delivers Unexpected Thrills in Montreal

Montreal, Quebec, Canada – UFC 315 surprised fans with an entertaining night of fights, despite initial low expectations. Held at the Bell Centre on May 10, 2025, the event showcased a thrilling main event where Jack Della Maddalena claimed victory over Belal Muhammad, who faced the pressure of defending his welterweight title for the first time.

The crowd witnessed several remarkable performances, leading to personal victories for the fighters involved. Della Maddalena triumphed over Muhammad with a unanimous decision, pulling off a fight much more dynamic than anticipated. “I just knew I had to keep the pressure on,” said Della Maddalena after the fight, emphasizing his strategy to dominate on the feet instead of engaging Muhammad’s grappling skills.

In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko successfully defended her flyweight title against Manon Fiorot, winning by unanimous decision as well. Although the match was closely contested, Shevchenko’s experience prevailed. “I had to dig deep, but I knew I could hold my ground,” she commented on her performance.

Another memorable fight featured Aiemann Zahabi defeating Jose Aldo in a closely-fought contest. Zahabi’s relentless effort and striking prowess led him to victory, despite Aldo’s strong start. Zahabi stated, “Every moment mattered. I knew I had to stay in the fight.”

Fans cheered for local fighter Marc-Andre Barriault, who scored a first-round KO over Bruno Silva, showcasing his striking ability. “The crowd’s energy pushed me to go for the kill,” Barriault said.

Jasmine Jasudavicius made headlines with her shocking first-round submission win against Jessica Andrade. “I wasn’t expecting to finish her that fast, but I capitalized on the moment,” Jasudavicius shared, reflecting on her dominant performance in front of a home crowd.

Despite some matches receiving mixed reviews, including a lackluster bout between Modestas Bukauskas and Ion Cutelaba, the overall spectacle left fans thrilled. “We exceeded expectations, and now we look to build on this momentum,” said UFC President Dana White post-event. The excitement of UFC 315 signifies a bright future as the promotion continues to deliver high-stakes fights.