Javier Mendez says Jack Della Maddalena has never faced anyone like Islam Makhachev. Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) dethroned Belal Muhammad (24-4 MMA, 15-4 UFC) to become welterweight champion in Saturday's UFC 315 main event at Bell Centre in Montreal.

Jack Della Maddalena outworked Belal Muhammad in a surefire, undeniable PPV title win at UFC 315, at Bell Centre in Montreal. The Aussie man came out the new champ with 48-47, 48-47, and 49-46 scores and is now the new king.

Islam Makhachev appears ready to make his move. With the welterweight belt changing hands, the reigning UFC lightweight champion seems prepared to step up in weight and chase double-champ status. Islam Makhachev Eyes Double-Champ Status After Welterweight Shake-Up at UFC 315 Makhachev had been rumored for a lightweight title defense against Ilia Topuria at UFC 317,