However, now he is ready to challenge Belal Muhammad. With Belal Muhammad losing his welterweight championship against Jack Della Maddalena, Strickland saw this as a perfect opportunity.

Muhammad Ali redefined heavyweight boxing—he broke every rule about how big men should fight. Across 21 years as a professional, Ali won 56 fights (37 by knockout) and lost only 5. Ali turned ...

Jack Della Maddalena elevated his game when the lights were brightest, battering Belal Muhammad in a star-making performance Saturday night to capture the UFC welterweight title and become the ...

Belal Muhammad suffered a defeat against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315, losing his welterweight title after a five-round battle decided by the judges. Muhammad, reflecting on the loss with ...

Belal Muhammad was unable to defend the welterweight title Saturday at UFC 315, losing a Fight of the Night to Jack Della Maddalena in Montreal. The now-former champion was on the verge of winning ...

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Della Maddalena put in a fantastic performance in the main event of UFC 315, outworking Belal Muhammad to win the UFC welterweight championship. The big concern for Della Maddalena coming into the ...

In his first defense of the welterweight title, Belal Muhammad didn’t play to his strengths throughout the fight. The champion stood and traded with his challenger for the majority of the five ...

Jack Della Maddalena claimed the welterweight title from Belal Muhammad in the main event of UFC 315, showing off sublime striking to dethrone the wrestling specialist. Della Maddalena was able to ...