UFC analyst pitches Kamaru Usman vs. ‘alpha male’ of welterweights

Chael Sonnen would like to see Kamaru Usman earn his title shot by facing the original No. 1 contender at welterweight. After rebounding against Joaquin Buckley in Saturday’s UFC on…

Jack Della Maddalena’s coach fires back at Ian Machado Garry’s antics

Jack Della Maddalena’s coach is not amused by Ian Machado Garry’s attempts to goad his fighter. Machado Garry (16-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) called Della Maddalena’s title-winning performance over Belal Muhammad…

Charles Oliveira vs. Ilia Topuria booked for vacant title

The UFC has finally booked Ilia Topuria’s highly anticipated lightweight debut – and it will be for another title. Topuria, who vacated the featherweight championship in February, is scheduled to take…

Della Maddalena outslugs Muhammad, wins title at UFC 315

Andreas HaleMay 11, 2025, 01:45 AM ET Close Andreas Hale is a combat sports reporter at ESPN. Andreas covers MMA, boxing and pro wrestling. In Andreas’ free time, he plays…

Jack Della Maddalena dethrones welterweight champ Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 | WWE News

Australian Jack Della Maddalena outstruck Belal Muhammad to claim the UFC welterweight championship by unanimous decision after a climactic final-round scramble left Muhammad bloodied from a knee strike. Perth-born Della…

$50,000 extra check winners in Montreal

Belal Muhammad gets first Fight of Night bonus in nearly nine years – since UFC debut – but loses title The UFC handed out four bonuses after Saturday’s card, but denied one…

UFC 315: Expert picks, best bets for Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena

UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad goes for his first title defense as he faces Jack Della Maddalena in the main event at UFC 315 on Saturday night (8 p.m. on…

How welterweight champ Belal Muhammad can get the sport to remember his name

Brett OkamotoMay 9, 2025, 07:19 AM ET Close Brett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has covered all of the biggest events…