UFC 315 Adds Light Heavyweight Clash to Stacked Card

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Prince Horton | Last updated Mar 3, 2025 9:43 PM ET

UFC 315 is set to bring an action-packed summer event to Montreal’s Bell Centre, featuring high-stakes matchups across multiple divisions. Fresh off his title win over Leon Edwards, Belal Muhammad—now the first Palestinian UFC champion—will defend his welterweight belt against Australia's hard-hitting Jack Della Maddalena. Muhammad’s relentless pace will be tested against JDM’s striking precision in a compelling clash of styles.

In the co-main event, flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko returns to defend her title against France’s surging Manon Fiorot. Fiorot has put together an impressive win streak with her technical striking and movement, but Shevchenko’s championship experience and versatility make this an intriguing challenge for both competitors.

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Adding to the card’s depth, a light heavyweight showdown between Modestas Bukauskas and Ion Cutelaba has been confirmed for UFC 315, with Cutelaba personally announcing the matchup on his Instagram. Both fighters enter on two-fight win streaks, showcasing their skills on the Cejudo vs. Song undercard. Bukauskas, known as “The Baltic Gladiator,” secured a knockout win over Rafael Cerqueira, while Cutelaba, nicknamed “The Hulk,” recently earned a submission victory against Ibo Aslan. With both fighters looking to make a statement, this bout promises an exciting mix of power and technique.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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