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UFC boss Dana White exposes the severe wounds sustained by Belal Muhammad following a fierce battle

In a reveal, UFC President Dana White disclosed that fighter Belal Muhammad endured a fractured nose and orbital bone, along with a split lip, following his tough defeat against Jack Della Maddalena.

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Dana White, UFC president, disclosed that Belal Muhammad sustained a broken nose, orbital bone...
Dana White, UFC president, disclosed that Belal Muhammad sustained a broken nose, orbital bone fracture, and a split lip after a grueling defeat at the hands of Jack Della Maddalena.

UFC boss Dana White exposes the severe wounds sustained by Belal Muhammad following a fierce battle

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Belal Muhammad was locked in a brutal brawl with Jake Della Maddalena at UFC 315, dishing out and receiving some serious wallops, leaving Muhammad's mug all banged up and bleeding.

Della Maddalena emerged victorious via unanimous decision to snatch the UFC Welterweight Championship from Muhammad, who'd held onto the title for 287 days.

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Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena, face to face during UFC 315 at Bell Centre in Montreal on May 10, 2025. (Eric Bolte-Imagn Images)

UFC President Dana White shared the grisly results of Muhammad's injuries on Instagram Stories on Sunday, detailing a broken nose, broken orbital bone, split upper lip, and a gash under his left eye.

"What a Goddamn Battle!!!" White captioned the snap.

That marked Muhammad's first defeat since suffering a unanimous decision loss to Geoff Neal way back in January 2019. His fight with Leon Edwards in March 2021 ended in a no-contest, with the judges scoring it 48-47, 48-47 and 49-46.

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"He brings the ruckus, I knew I needed to play smart," Della Maddalena said after the scrap.

Muhammad swore revenge.

"Allah's plan is the best plan," Muhammad declared on X. "Alhamdillah for everything. Thank you to all my supporters. I been here before and I'll be back."

Jack Della Maddalena reacts after defeating Belal Muhammad during their UFC 315 mixed martial arts welterweight title bout in Montreal on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Edwards, Sean Brady, Shavkat Rakhmonov, and Ian Machado Garry could all be up for a crack at Della Maddalena's new belt.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Enrichment Data:After taking the welterweight title at UFC 315, Jack Della Maddalena might be facing some stiff competition in his first defense. Here's a list of potential opponents he could square off against:

  1. Islam Makhachev: The current lightweight champ has expressed interest in stepping up to welterweight and challenging for the title. A match like that could potentially set the stage for a thrilling two-division title fight.
  2. Leon Edwards: Although originally scheduled to face Della Maddalena before the fight was postponed due to scheduling inconveniences, Edwards remains a top contender in the welterweight division. If Edwards can pick up some more W's, a bout with Della Maddalena could still come to fruition.
  3. Shavkat Rakhmonov: Despite having to withdraw from the fight against Belal Muhammad due to injury, Rakhmonov's skill set and undefeated record make him an intriguing challenge for Della Maddalena.
  4. Colby Covington: The former interim welterweight champion could look to challenge Della Maddalena for the belt, especially if he scores a notable victory beforehand.

The encounters involving Islam Makhachev are particularly intriguing due to the possibility of Makhachev gunning for two division titles.

During the heated discourse on Fox & Friends, the hosts delved into both sports and politics, discussing Donald Trump's unexpected appearance at a UFC event as well as the recent mixed-martial-arts bout between Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena. In a separate context, the potential challengers for Della Maddalena's new UFC Welterweight Championship include individuals from various backgrounds, showcasing the diverse landscape of sports, with names like Islam Makhachev hailing from the realm of mixed-martial-arts.

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