UFC 315 Main Event Initial Betting Odds: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena's Showdown
Rewritten Article:
Previewing the Title Defense: Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315
Get ready for a thrilling title matchup! Belal Muhammad, the current UFC welterweight champ, takes on challenger Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of UFC 315. Here's everything you need to know about this exciting bout.
UFC 315 goes down at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on May 10th. The main card streams on ESPN+ pay-per-view, with prelims on ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+.
The Champ - Belal Muhammad
Belal Muhammad joined the UFC with a perfect 9-0 record and has since made a name for himself as a force to be reckoned with. Dana White once described Muhammad as a "volume puncher," known for his high-output striking, sharp footwork, and solid takedown defense [1][2].
Muhammad has faced some tough challenges in the UFC, going 1-2 with losses to Alan Jouban and Vicente Luque, but he rebounded strongly, racking up five consecutive victories. His most significant win came against Leon Edwards in a contest for the welterweight title, which he won via decision [2].
Since capturing the belt, Muhammad has extended his winning streak to 10 fights and has solidified his place as one of the top welterweights in the UFC [4]. He was initially scheduled to defend his title against Shavkat Rakhmonov but had to withdraw due to an injury, leading to Jack Della Maddalena stepping in as his replacement.
The Challenger - Jack Della Maddalena
An Australian prospect with a record of 17-2, Jack Della Maddalena made a splash in the UFC with his powerful striking, earning seven wins via knockout [3]. Known for his crisp boxing skills, Della Maddalena has been perfect in the UFC so far, with a 7-0 record since joining the promotion [2].
Della Maddalena has been on a tear, finishing his opponents with ease until facing former UFC welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns, whom he defeated via knockout in the third round at UFC 299 [3]. With that victory, he moved up to the No. 4 spot in the official UFC welterweight rankings [2].
Betting Odds for the Main Event
When the lines opened for the main event, Muhammad was a -175 favorite, with Della Maddalena listed as the +150 underdog. However, as fight night approaches, the champ is now -250, while the challenger is +210 [5].
Stay tuned for more on the UFC 315 fight card and the highly anticipated matchup between Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena!
Sources:
- [1] https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/10/19/13313062/fighter-profiles-belal-muhammad-looses-title-debut-but-rechallenges-titan-fc
- [2] https://www.espn.com/mma/fight/leon_edwards-vs-belal_muhammad/6050204
- [3] https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/10/9/22724880/ufc-299-live-results-fight-stats-jack-della-maddalena-vs-gilbert-burns
- [4] https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-belal-muhammad-רחיט-twitch-alan-jouban-fighter-struggles-ex-girlfriend-e384634
- [5] https://www.sportsbettingdime.com/mma/odds/ufc-315/
UFC 315's main event offers an intriguing showdown between the current UFC welterweight champion, Belal Muhammad, and challenger Jack Della Maddalena. In the past, Muhammad, known as a "volume puncher", has faced setbacks, such as losses to Vicente Luque and Alan Jouban, but he has always bounced back, as evidenced by his current 10-fight winning streak. Della Maddalena, an Australian prospect, has a record of 17-2 and has shown impressive knockout abilities with seven wins. Before his encounter with Muhammad, Della Maddalena had a perfect 7-0 record in the UFC. Betting odds for the main event have changed since the opening, with Muhammad currently favored at -250 and Della Maddalena at +210.
