UFC 315: Belal versus JDM odds and predictions for the unexpected welterweight encounter
Casual Fight Fans,
On May 10, 2025, the UFC Welterweight title is up for grabs at UFC 315 in Montreal, Quebec, as the defending champ Belal Muhammad takes on contender Jack Della Maddalena.
FanDuel currently has Muhammad as the -250 favorite with Della Maddalena coming in as a +200 underdog.
The original opponent for Muhammad was Shavkat Rakhmonov, but an injury led the UFC to turn to Della Maddalena, who was previously scheduled to fight Leon Edwards.
Betting Strategies
Many MMA lovers might not appreciate Muhammad's fighting style, but his conservative approach might bring in some serious cash with this title defense in La Belle Province.
Belal Muhammad
To win big on Muhammad, consider betting on him to secure the title outright (-250) and also going with the Over 1.5 rounds parlay. For a riskier play, throw in a small bet on Muhammad by submission.
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Della Maddalena's TKO win over Gilbert Burns at UFC 299 demonstrated his resilience and his ability to handle top-tier grapplers. With that in mind, betting on Della Maddalena to secure the upset (+200) might be the best bet, and for those really rooting for the underdog, consider a wager on him via KO.
Background
Jack Della Maddalena
The contender, Jack Della Maddalena, is an undefeated Australian MMA fighter, currenly ranked #4 in the UFC welterweight division. He has made a name for himself with impressive victories against fighters like Gilbert Burns and Kevin Holland.
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The champ, Belal Muhammad, is currently ranked #7 in the UFC’s men’s pound-for-pound rankings and is preparing for his first title defense.
Controversy surfaced before the fight regarding Della Maddalena's alleged fundraising for his team's travel expenses, but it was later clarified that there was a mere miscommunication.
Muhammad has been boasting about his boxing prowess, suggesting a strong stand-up game to counter Della Maddalena's punching power. The underdog, known for his aggressive style and high knockout rate, will look to utilize his strengths to snatch the belt from Muhammad.
In the end, it's up to you to decide who will emerge victorious. Good luck with your bets, MMA fans!
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- Haffez, a gambler, was intrigued by the UFC Welterweight title fight between Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena scheduled for May 10, 2025, at UFC 315, as he noted Della Maddalena's underdog status with odds of +200.
- At the sports event, Della Maddalena, the Australian MMA fighter and contender, showed his resilience and ability to handle top-tier grapplers by securing a TKO win over Gilbert Burns, boosting Haffez's confidence in betting on him to secure the upset.
- Although Muhammad is known for his boxing prowess and conservative fighting style, which brings significant cash for some casual fight fans, Haffez decided to place a small bet on Della Maddalena via KO, hoping the underdog's aggressive style and high knockout rate would lead him to snatch the belt.
