Get to know the betting odds, predictions and picks of the upcomimg Belal Muhammad vs Jack Della Maddalena title fight!
UFC title fights always bring a special buzz to the fight world. The upcoming UFC 315 main event is no exception. Belal Muhammad will defend his welterweight belt against Australia’s rising star Jack Della Maddalena on May 10 at Montreal’s Bell Centre. This wasn’t the original plan, though. Shavkat Rakhmonov was set to challenge for the title. But injuries happen in this brutal sport. So Della Maddalena stepped up when the call came, giving fans a fresh matchup to analyze!
Belal Muhammad’s journey hasn’t been flashy. It hasn’t been filled with highlight-reel knockouts. But man, has it been effective. Meanwhile, Della Maddalena brings his own story to the table. The Perth native has been crushing competition with his striking. He has become a fan favorite with his aggressive style and finishing ability. Now he gets his shot at gold on short notice!
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Belal Muhammad returns to defend his welterweight crown for the first time after a dominant title-winning performance over Leon Edwards. Known for his relentless pace, cardio, and suffocating wrestling, Muhammad enters UFC 315 riding a 12-fight unbeaten streak. Critics may label his style as methodical or boring, but it is proven effective against elite opponents.
On the other side, the Australian Jack Della Maddalena is a dangerous striker with crisp boxing and knockout power, boasting a 7-fight win streak in the UFC with 4 stoppages. He has shown grit and heart, rallying in tough spots against Gilbert Burns and narrowly escaping with split decisions in previous fights. Kamaru Usman allegedly refused a fight with him, going with Jaoquin Buckley instead. This move may be interpreted in many ways, but for Della Maddalena, it is a confirmation of his elite skills.
The oddsmakers have spoken, and they see Belal Muhammad as the clear favorite. According to BetMGM, Belal Muhammad stands as a favourite at -185. That means fans would need to bet $185 just to win $100 on the champion. Della Maddalena sits as the underdog at +150, meaning a $100 bet would return $150 profit if he pulls off the upset.
These UFC betting odds make sense when you look at recent history. Muhammad hasn’t lost since 2019 and has beaten some serious competition. Della Maddalena, though impressive, hasn’t faced the level of competition Muhammad has.
*These are the latest betting odds. They are subject to change as well.
Belal Muhammad brings elite wrestling, cardio for days, and ever-improving striking. He is not just a blanket wrestler anymore. His stand-up showed serious improvement against Leon Edwards. Muhammad landed more significant strikes than the former champion known for his kickboxing. That is impressive growth from a guy once considered one-dimensional.
Della Maddalena’s path to victory seems clear. He has to keep the fight standing and land something big. He throws nearly 7 significant strikes per minute. But there is a glaring weakness in his game. His takedown defense was exposed in his last fight against Gilbert Burns, who took him down seven times. Muhammad will have noticed this. And trust me, he will have a gameplan to exploit it.
If we bet on the fight, we are going with Belal Muhammad to win by unanimous decision.
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