But Della Maddalena got up, and unloaded on Muhammad with big punches to the head and body as they both went for a finish until the clock ran out, giving the Australian the win (48-47, 48-47, 49 ...

Expediting his path to the title has some questioning whether Della Maddalena (17-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) is ready. Della Maddalena himself is less unsure. "I think it was good timing," Della Maddalena said.

Incoming champion Belal Muhammad entered the fight seeking his first title defense, but would run into a stiff challenge in the form of a highly confident Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC).

Jack Della Maddalena is fully confident he will beat Islam Makhachev when they end up fighting as he says the size will be the difference.

Jack Della Maddalena is the new UFC welterweight champion after beating Belal Muhammad in a sensational war of attrition at UFC 315 on Saturday night in Montreal.

Incoming champion Belal Muhammad entered the fight seeking his first title defense, but would run into a stiff challenge in the form of a highly confident Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC).

Islam Makhachev (Photo by Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images) and Jack Della Maddalena (Photo by Eric Bolte-Imagn Images) At UFC 315, Jack Della Maddalena defeated Belal Muhammad via unanimous decision ...

Incoming champion Belal Muhammad entered the fight seeking his first title defense, but would run into a stiff challenge in the form of a highly confident Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC).