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17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
UFC 315 Exclusive: Jack Della Maddalena Dismisses a Belal Muhammad Middleweight Run
Jack Della Maddalena (17-2) believes the pressure lies with Belal Muhammad (24-3, 1 NC) ahead of UFC 315. Maddalena will be competing for UFC gold for the first time in his pro MMA career this Saturday. He will share the Octagon with reigning welterweight champion Muhammad inside Rogers Centre in Montreal. Advertisement As one would expect, Maddalena has been fulfilling more media obligations than ever before, given this is his highest-profile fight to date. As for everything else that comes with fight week, Maddalena told Athlon Sports that he hasn't experienced a drastic change. "Not much, to be honest," Maddalena said. "It's been quite business as usual. Obviously, there's a little bit more hype. It's a bigger fight. I can tell it is a bigger fight just from the reaction of people near me that are obviously very excited, but it's much the same. "I think I've got a bit more media stuff to do, which I guess is expected on a bigger fight, but that probably just comes with being in the main event. Just looking at it as another fight." More Pressure on the Champ? Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena have another staredown before the UFC 315 ceremonial weigh-ins.(via Zuffa LLC) Ahead of the fight, Muhammad is the favorite to successfully retain the UFC welterweight title. Maddalena feels that with some overlooking him, Muhammad might have to deal with some weight on his shoulders. Advertisement "I feel like more pressure on Belal for sure," Maddalena said. "I think he's the favorite, and obviously people think it's going to be an easy fight for him. I think they look at him and think I can't grapple him, and I'm going to get stuck on my back and he's just going to stay on top. So, I think there's a lot of pressure on him, a lot of hype for him to live up to." The challenger believes he knows what must be done to avoid Muhammad's top control. "Just stopping the takedown, having strong, aggressive hips," Maddalena said. "I think some of my other fights have been too happy to go to the ground just because I'm comfortable on my back. I do a lot of jiu-jitsu, so comfortable there, but just not getting comfortable in any positions, not giving him an inch." Will Muhammad Test Striking? Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena face off during the introductory press conference for UFC 315.(via Zuffa LLC) Muhammad has promised to showcase his "Canelo hands" against Maddalena. The Perth native thinks the champion will lean into his striking until something goes wrong. Advertisement "Obviously, the fight's got to stand on the feet, so I think he will dip the toes," Maddalena said. "I believe if he feels comfortable on the feet, he'll stay there. That's how I feel, but I think as soon as he starts feeling uncomfortable, that's when he'll go back to what his bread and butter is, which is obviously his grappling. "He's good at mixing it up, but if I let him get comfortable in the first round, he's got a lot to prove with all this Canelo hands talk. If he's uncomfortable, I think you'll see him shoot in for takedowns." Maddalena Not Sold on Muhammad at Middleweight Belal Muhammad steps inside the Octagon to challenge Leon Edwards for the UFC Welterweight Championship.(via Zuffa LLC) Over the past few months, Muhammad has teased eventually moving up to the middleweight division. Maddalena isn't so sure that "Remember the Name" would find success at 185 pounds. Advertisement "After I get the finish, he might have a fight at middleweight," Maddalena said. "He's got a tough fight on his hands; I don't want him to underestimate me and look past me, to be fair. I don't think he'll fare too well, and there's a lot of challengers at welterweight. I can't see a world where he's a double champ." Breaking Down Another Pivotal Welterweight Clash Ian Machado Garry throws a high kick at Carlos Prates during their UFC Kansas City headliner.(via Zuffa LLC) Ian Machado Garry earned a backup spot in case he is needed for the UFC 315 main event when he defeated Carlos Prates. Maddalena shared his assessment of the fight. "It was a solid fight," Maddalena said. "I think Prates is a dangerous guy. Ian has a good fight IQ. So, he comes in and stuck to a game plan. I think he had a game plan set for Prates. It worked well. Obviously, he tended on the wrestling and got tired a bit. Towards the end, slowed down a little bit. Wrestling hard is not his bread and butter, so got tired, but he won the fight. He did well." Who Could Be Next? Shavkat Rakhmonov hits the heavy bag in preparation for a UFC fight.(via Zuffa LLC) Maddalena was offered a welterweight title opportunity when Shavkat Rakhmonov couldn't make the May 10 date due to an injury. While Maddalena isn't certain that Rakhmonov will get the next crack, he feels it would be deserved. Advertisement "It's hard to visualize how it works because the UFC pulls the shots at the end of the day," Maddalena said. "Really, I think it doesn't matter who deserves what. It's just what they see fit. "If Shavkat's fit and healthy, I think that's the next challenger, to be fair. It was the fight that Belal was meant to fight. He hasn't fought for a long time, but I still believe he's the No. 1 contender." First Perth Champion? Jack Della Maddalena is interviewed by Joe Rogan after winning a UFC fight.(via Zuffa LLC) Maddalena has a chance to make history on Saturday. While Australia has a reigning UFC champion in Alexander Volkanovski, a fighter born in Perth has never held the world title. Maddalena hopes to etch his name in the history books. Advertisement "It would mean the world," Maddalena said. "To bring that belt back to Australia would be an absolute pleasure. Having two there now would be amazing, and then even bringing the belt home to Perth, which is where I'm from. Perth hasn't had a UFC champion yet. So, bringing the belt all the way back to Perth would be a pretty special feeling." Maddalena even has some friends and training partners who are closing in on starting their UFC journey. "Heaps of people," Maddalena said. "One of my good training partners, Jack Becker, is fighting 'Road to UFC' in the next season of 'Road to UFC,' so it'll be really exciting to see him in the UFC at the end of the year." Winning UFC Gold in Style? UFC welterweight Jack Della Maddalena poses for the camera.(via Zuffa LLC) As he enters the biggest fight of his pro MMA career, Maddalena is hoping to not only capture UFC gold but to win some style points doing so. Advertisement "It would be pretty nice to top it off with a finish because then there's no questions," Maddalena said. "If it's a close decision, then it leaves it to people's perspectives, but a finish—that's what I'm chasing." Related: Exclusive: Belal Muhammad Shares Grim Outlook for Dricus du Plessis in Possible Khamzat Chimaev Fight
Scroll.in
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scroll.in
May global fiction: Six new novels about the strange times we live in
All information sourced from publishers. The Cursed Friend, Beatrice Salvioni, translated from the Italian by Elena Pala It is 1936 in the small Italian city of Monza. On the pebbled bank of the Lambro, two frantic girls scramble to hide a body. A year earlier, Maddalena attracts stares everywhere she goes. 'The Cursed One', they whisper, as tales of the harm she's inflicted upon those who have crossed her ignite fear and scorn amongst the townspeople. Francesca is not scared like the others. Respectable, well-behaved and yearning for a life beyond provincial conformity, she is drawn to Maddalena's rebellious spirit. When, one day, she finds herself telling a lie to save her, this split-second decision irrevocably binds the girls together. From this moment on, they will go to any length to protect one another, even if that leads to terrible violence… When the Crane Fly South, Lisa Rizdén, translated from the Swedish by Alice Menzies Bo lives a quiet existence in his small rural village in the north of Sweden. He is elderly and his days are punctuated by visits from his care team and his son. Fortunately, he still has his rich memories, phone calls with his best friend Ture, and his beloved dog Sixten for company. Only now his son is insisting that the dog must be taken away. The very same son that Bo wants to mend his relationship with before his time is up. The threat of losing Sixten stirs up a whirlwind of emotions and makes Bo determined to resist and find his voice. Muckle Flugga, Michael Pedersen It's no ordinary existence on the rugged isle of Muckle Flugga. The elements run riot and the very rocks that shape the place begin to shift under their influence. The only human inhabitants are the lighthouse keeper, known as The Father, and his otherworldly son, Ouse. Them, and the occasional lodger to keep the wolf from the door. When one of those lodgers – Firth, a chaotic writer – arrives from Edinburgh, the limits of the world the keeper and his son cling to begin to crumble. A tug of war ensues between Firth and the lighthouse keeper for Ouse's affections – and his future. As old and new ways collide, and life-changing decisions loom, what will the tides leave standing in their wake? Cat Fight, Kit Conway Coralie King, Emma Brooks and Twig Dorsett are friends. Sort of. They're neighbours on an exclusive Sevenoaks estate who get along. It's convenient. But one May bank holiday, Coralie's husband insists he saw a panther on the bonnet of his car. And cracks between the elite of the Briar Heart Estate begin to emerge. As the summer wears on and there are more sightings, the big cat frenzy reaches a fever pitch. Tensions between neighbours threaten to boil over. Everyone is watching their back. But is the real predator a seventy-kilo cat with razor-sharp claws? Or is the actual danger of a much more domestic variety? The Winner, Teddy Wayne Conor is a recent graduate from a law school no one has heard of. Without any job prospects and needing to support his chronically ill mother, he takes a summer job teaching tennis at the affluent gated community of Cutters Neck, Massachusetts. One of his first students is Catherine, a magnetic divorcée keen to hire him for more than advice on her serve. What begins as a transactional arrangement soon develops into an intoxicating sexual relationship. Things become even more complicated when Conor encounters Emily, with whom he has his first taste of real intimacy. Against his better judgment, he soon finds himself living a double life that inevitably leads to disaster. Conor knows how hard it is to win against those with money and power. In his fight for survival, he has to put emotion aside and play with only his wits – after all, in tennis, love means nothing. The Deserters, Mathias Enard, translated from the French by Charlotte Mandell Fleeing a nameless war, a soldier emerges from the Mediterranean scrubland, filthy, exhausted and seeking refuge. A chance meeting forces him to rethink his journey, and the price he puts on a life. On 11 September 2001, aboard a small cruise ship near Berlin, a scientific conference pays tribute to the late Paul Heudeber, an East German mathematician, Buchenwald survivor, communist and anti-fascist whose commitment to his side of the Wall was unshaken by its collapse. The oblique pull between these two narratives – a cypher in itself – brings to light everything that is at stake in times of conflict: truth and deception, loyalty and betrayal, hope and despair.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'He could outstrike him': Coach Javier Mendez sends stark warning to Jack Della Maddalena
Image via Getty and Imagn Jack Della Maddalena 's recent victory against former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has earned him massive recognition as an emerging MMA star , making history in the welterweight division. By outlasting Muhammad, the Australian welterweight champion has paved the way to step inside the octagon against the current lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev . After the brutal defeat of Makhachev's training partner and friend, Muhammad, his intentions to become a two-division champion were made clear on several occasions. The recent message by coach Javier Mendez, while sparking the possibility of a bout between Makhachev and Maddalena, has raised the alarm for the newly crowned welterweight champion not to mistake Makhachev as just another opponent. Javier Mendez warns Jack Della Maddalena not to consider Islam Makhachev as an average opponent After stopping the 'Canelo hands' wave by Muhammad on May 10 at Bell Center in Montreal, Canada, Maddalena has earned massive appreciation and recognition for his by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People Aged 50-85 With No Life Insurance Could Get This Reassured Get Quote Undo Striking performance. The ending of UFC 315 begins with the potential of a possible showdown between Maddalena and the lightweight champion Makhachev. The iconic MMA coach Mendez is one among many who believe that Makhachev could be the one to dethrone Maddalena in the welterweight division to become a two-division champion. While speaking on Submission Radio , Mendez subtly issued a caution amid talking about UFC 315 and the future possibilities of what might be next on the cards regarding the potential showdown between Makhachev and Maddalena. He stated, "Islam's a whole different animal than Jack's ever been involved with. If that fight does materialize, we're going to see a hell of a fight, and you're going to see Islam perform at an absolute incredible level. The weight, it's not super big for him, so he's going to be a fairly decent welterweight." As Mendez is loud with putting his faith in Makhachev to outdo an opponent like Maddalena, he continued further, "We would dictate the fight based on how well he's doing or not doing, and he can do it all. Can he take Jack down? Absolutely, he can take him down. Can he outstrike Jack? Absolutely, he could outstrike him. But is it wise to try to outstrike him like I feel we can? I don't know—it may not be. It may be a better deal to do what Belal should have done and what he didn't do, and that's something I know Islam will do because he's never not listened to us." Maddalena might be on the rise, but if he is eyeing the Dagestani champion, his coach's words serve both as a stark warning and a reality check. Also Read: Newly crowned welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena makes historic pound-for-pound ranking debut Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings. Catch Lovlina's story unfold on Game On. Watch here!
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Newly crowned welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena makes historic pound-for-pound ranking debut
Image via Getty Images Jack Della Maddalena proved himself to be one of the best in the game last Saturday in Montreal, Canada, by taking on Belal Muhammad in a brutal combat for the UFC gold. The newly crowned welterweight champion's relentless effort against Muhammad has sent waves in the UFC world. Amid the Australian MMA fighter's hard-earned victory cheers, his UFC pound-for-pound ranking is the new cause for him being the center of attention, as the welterweight champion has surprisingly surpassed many renowned names in the UFC world. With the ranking charts disclosed, Maddalena continues to climb the stairs to be recognized as an elite fighter. Jack Della Maddalena crashed the pound-for-pound ranking list, surpassing UFC royalty On May 10, Center Bell witnessed the intense man-to-man bout between Muhammad and Maddalena, resulting in the Australian MMA fighter taking the win against the reigning champion. Even though the graphic images of Muhammad shared by Dana White sparked major concerns and buzz, it underlined the intricacies of a ruthless bout that had the fans on the edge of their seats. After the dust settled between the main event fighters, Muhammad walked away with multiple severe facial injuries, and Maddalena walked away with multiple injuries too, but with the welterweight champion belt on his waist. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scarlett Johansson, 40, Shows Off Her Real Size In A New Vacation Photos 33 Bridges Undo In less than a week after achieving one of the biggest victories of his career, Maddalena is making headlines for his recent UFC pound-for-pound ranking debut. By surpassing UFC icons such as Tom Aspinall , Alexandre Pantoja, and Max Holloway , his name has made it to the 9th spot after his crucial win at UFC 315 . With just one spot below Alex Pereira and one above Pantoja, the Australian MMA fighter is indeed making his presence felt to stick in the long run. As the future holds a possibility of Islam Makhachev and the newly crowned welterweight champion facing each other off inside the octagon, things have just started getting interesting. From earning appreciation for his last performance from UFC icons and fans alike, Maddalena is going to be a delight to watch as the upcoming bouts unfold soon. Also Read: Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya reacts to Jack Della Maddalena dethroning Belal Muhammad at UFC 315- "Well deserved and well-earned" Catch Lovlina's story unfold on Game On. Watch here!
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Belal Muhammad: ‘What a war!!' Dana White shares graphic image of Belal Muhammad's shattered face after UFC 315 showdown
After a gruesome battle for the UFC welterweight title went down in Montreal, Canada, on May 10 between Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena , the recent revelation of the post-fight injuries of the former champion, shared by Dana White on his social media, has blown up on the internet. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The epic showdown of two incredibly skilled MMA fighters concluded with Perth's Maddalena securing the title from the reigning champion since July 2024. Apart from the hard-earned victory of Maddalena, the severe facial injuries of Muhammad have sparked concerns among fans, as the graphic images shared by the UFC president have reached audiences around the globe, highlighting the brutal combat. Belal Muhammad's brutal defeat captured in gruesome post-fight photos Despite losing the welterweight title to 'JDM,' the former champion, Muhammad, showed unwavering confidence to get back on track after sustaining severe facial injuries last Saturday night at UFC 315 . In a recent post shared by Dana White, he disclosed Muhammad's facial injuries up close, captioned 'What a war!! Broken Nose, Orbital and split lip #respect' Amid White's post creating massive buzz on the internet, Muhammad tweeted on his profile, 'Allah['s] plan is the best plan, Alhamdillah [sic] for everything. Thank you to all my supporters. I been here before and I'll be back.' While the graphic images from White did highlight the severity of being inside the octagon in an MMA bout, fans continue to wish for the former champion's recovery and return to the ring. Islam Makhachev eyes the welterweight title after Belal Muhammad faces defeat against 'JDM' at UFC 315 Before the showdown between Muhammad and Maddalena came into action, the consequences related to the weight division were already in the picture. With Muhammad out of the picture, Makhachev stands next in line if he pushes his weight to 170 lbs to enter a second division. The hype around this showdown has already started building since Makhachev's recent tweet after UFC 315 has stirred the pot. While referring to Maddalena's comment of 'Taking him back to the Volk!!' The UFC lightweight champion wrote, 'I will show you [a] different level. Keep my belt clean.' Makhachev also wrote, 'Time to become a double champion, #inshaAllah. Let's go.' With intensity and hype building around the next possible showdowns of UFC, stay tuned for the latest updates. Also Read:
