UFC 315 is set to electrify the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, marking the UFC’s return to the city after a decade. Headlined by two championship bouts, the event promises high-stakes action and a showcase of elite MMA talent.
🏆 Main Event: Welterweight Title Clash
Reigning welterweight champion Belal Muhammad (24-3, 1 NC) will make his first title defense against Australia’s Jack Della Maddalena (17-2). Muhammad, who captured the belt by defeating Leon Edwards at UFC 304, is on an 11-fight unbeaten streak. Originally slated to face Shavkat Rakhmonov, Muhammad now faces Della Maddalena, who steps in due to Rakhmonov’s injury. Della Maddalena, undefeated in his seven UFC bouts, aims to become the first Australian UFC welterweight champion.
👑 Co-Main Event: Women’s Flyweight Championship
Valentina Shevchenko (24-4-1) defends her flyweight title against France’s Manon Fiorot (12-1). Shevchenko reclaimed the belt from Alexa Grasso at UFC 306 and now faces Fiorot, who is on a 12-fight winning streak, including victories over top contenders like Erin Blanchfield and Rose Namajunas. Fiorot aims to become the first French UFC champion.
🔥 Featured Bouts
- Alexa Grasso vs. Natália Silva: Former champion Grasso returns to face rising star Silva, who boasts a 12-fight win streak. This bout could determine the next title challenger in the women’s flyweight division.
- Jessica Andrade vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius: Veteran Andrade takes on Canada’s Jasudavicius, who is riding a four-fight winning streak. This flyweight clash pits experience against momentum .
- Jose Aldo vs. Aiemann Zahabi: MMA legend Aldo faces Montreal’s own Zahabi in a bantamweight bout. Zahabi, on a five-fight win streak, looks to make a statement against the former featherweight champion.
- Mike Malott vs. Charles Radtke: In a welterweight showdown, Canadian Malott battles American Radtke. The bout carries added tension due to Radtke’s remarks about Canadian fans.
📺 How to Watch
- Main Card: Begins at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View.
- Prelims: Start at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+.
- Early Prelims: Kick off at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
Fans in the UK can watch the event on TNT Sports and discovery+, with early rounds available on UFC Fight Pass.
📋 Full Fight Card (Subject to Change)
Main Card:
- Belal Muhammad (c) vs. Jack Della Maddalena – Welterweight Title
- Valentina Shevchenko (c) vs. Manon Fiorot – Women’s Flyweight Title
- Alexa Grasso vs. Natália Silva – Women’s Flyweight
- Jessica Andrade vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius – Women’s Flyweight
- Jose Aldo vs. Aiemann Zahabi – Bantamweight
Preliminary Card:
- Mike Malott vs. Charles Radtke – Welterweight
- Marc-André Barriault vs. Bruno Silva – Middleweight
- Brad Katona vs. Bekzat Almakhan – Bantamweight
- Hailey Cowan vs. Nora Cornolle – Women’s Bantamweight
UFC 315 promises a night of thrilling matchups and potential history-making performances. With title defenses, rising contenders, and veteran returns, fans are in for an unforgettable event in Montreal.
