UFC 315 Returns to Montreal with Title Fights Highlighting Exciting Card

Montreal, Canada — UFC 315 marks the long-awaited return of the Octagon to Montreal on May 10, 2025, featuring a thrilling pay-per-view fight card filled with action, including two championship bouts.

It has been a decade since the UFC last visited Montreal, a city known for its passionate fight fans. This weekend, the Bell Centre is expected to host over 20,000 spectators eager to witness top-tier mixed martial arts.

The main event will feature reigning welterweight champion Belal Muhammad defending his title against Jack Della Maddalena. Muhammad, who captured the title with a decisive victory over Leon Edwards last summer, aims to continue his impressive streak of 10 consecutive wins. He has demonstrated exceptional pressure and conditioning that have frustrated many opponents.

Della Maddalena, a rising star from Australia, brings an unbeaten record of 7-0 in the UFC, including five finishes. Known for his knockout power, he has emerged as a serious threat to Muhammad’s title reign and seeks to become only the third Australian to hold UFC gold.

In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko puts her flyweight title on the line against top contender Manon Fiorot. After losing her title to Alexa Grasso and earning it back in a recent trilogy fight, Shevchenko aims to prove she’s still at the top of her game. Fiorot, holding an impressive record of 12 victories and showing robust performances in her UFC run, poses a significant challenge to the experienced champion.

Also on the card, Brazilian legend Jose Aldo squares off against local fighter Aiemann Zahabi, and former champion Alexa Grasso faces Natalia Silva in a pivotal flyweight match. With multiple bouts featuring established fighters and newcomers alike, UFC 315 promises to be an unforgettable night.

The main card kicks off at 10 p.m. ET, while preliminaries start at 8 p.m. ET. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN, ESPN+, and Disney+.