Daniel Cunningham

Lead MMA Writer at Empire Sports Media

Proud Husband & Father. Lead MMA Writer for @EmpireSportsMed. Also cover the #Yankees for @FiresideYankees and mix in some #kubball commentary. Phil 4:13

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UFC 315 Results: Jack Della Maddalena dethrones Belal Muhammad

4 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Daniel Cunningham

In the main event of UFC 315, the welterweight title is on the line. The champion Belal Muhammad (24-3, 1 NC) will defend his title for the first time as he takes on top contender Jack Della Maddalena (17-2). Belal Muhammad went 9-0, 1 NC in ten fights starting in April 2019 to earn a title shot against Leon Edwards last July in London. Muhammad largely dominated their fight and won the welterweight title.
UFC 315 Results: Valentina Shevchenko retains against Manon Fiorot

4 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Daniel Cunningham

In the co-main event of UFC 315, the women’s flyweight title is on the line. The champion Valentina Shevchenko (24-4-1) officially begins her second reign as champion as she takes on number one contender Manon Fiorot (12-1). For Shevchenko, she was looking to successfully defend her title to start this second title reign. Back in 2023, Shevchenko was upset by Alexa Grasso when she was going for her eighth title defense.
UFC 315 Results: Aiemann Zahabi wins questionable decision in a war with Jose Aldo

4 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Daniel Cunningham

On the main card of UFC 315, former featherweight champion and “The King of Rio” Jose Aldo (32-9) returns. The former champion is taking on a surging bantamweight contender in Aiemann Zahabi (12-2). This fight was supposed to take place at bantamweight, but Aldo was unable to make the weight. Because of that, the two agreed to fight at 145. Starting with Aldo, he retired after a loss to Merab Dvalishvili a couple of years ago.
UFC 315 Results: Natalia Silva puts on a clinic against Alexa Grasso

4 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Daniel Cunningham

On the main card of UFC 315, we will see the return of a former world champion. Alexa Grasso (16-4-1) will make the walk for the first time since she lost the flyweight title as she takes on surging top contender Natalia Silva (18-5-1). Grasso shocked the world back in March 2023 when she submitted Valentina Shevchenko to become the flyweight champion.
UFC 315 Live Results

4 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Daniel Cunningham

Tonight, UFC 315 goes down in Montreal and there are two title fights that headline the card. In the main event, welterweight champion Belal Muhammad (24-3, 1 NC) takes on top contender Jack Della Maddalena (17-2). In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko (24-4-1) defends her title against number one contender Manon Fiorot (12-1). Follow along below for live results from tonight’s PPV.
UFC Abu Dhabi will be headlined by Robert Whittaker - Reinier De Ridder

4 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Daniel Cunningham

The UFC is returning to Abu Dhabi on July 26th for a fight night and today, the promotion announced the main event. Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (26-8) is returning and he’ll be taking on top contender Reinier De Ridder (20-2).
UFC 315 Preview and Prediction: Jose Aldo - Aiemann Zahabi

5 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Daniel Cunningham

Tomorrow night on the main card of UFC 315, former featherweight champion and “The King of Rio” Jose Aldo (32-9) returns. The former champion is taking on a surging bantamweight contender in Aiemann Zahabi (12-2). This fight was supposed to take place at bantamweight given the fact that both men are ranked bantamweight contenders. However, it became clear earlier this morning that Jose Aldo was not going to make weight.
UFC 315 Preview and Prediction: Alexa Grasso - Natalia Silva

5 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Daniel Cunningham

Tomorrow night on the main card of UFC 315, we will see the return of a former world champion. Alexa Grasso (16-4-1) will make the walk for the first time since she lost the flyweight title as she takes on surging top contender Natalia Silva (18-5-1). Starting with the former champion, she makes her return after losing the title to Valentina Shevchenko at Noche UFC back in September. Grasso shocked the world in March 2023 when she submitted Shevchenko ending her reign of dominance.
UFC 315 Main Event Preview and Prediction: Belal Muhammad - Jack Della Maddalena

5 days ago | yardbarker.com | Daniel Cunningham

Tomorrow night in the main event of UFC 315, the welterweight title is on the line. The champion Belal Muhammad (24-3, 1 NC) will defend his title for the first time as he takes on top contender Jack Della Maddalena (17-2). Starting with the challenger, JDM earns this shot after going an impressive 7-0 inside the octagon. Della Maddalena was originally supposed to face Leon Edwards back in March at UFC London but after Shavkat Rakhmonov couldn’t make this title fight, JDM got the call.
UFC 315 Co-Main Event Preview and Prediction: Valentina Shevchenko - Manon Fiorot

5 days ago | yardbarker.com | Daniel Cunningham

Tomorrow night in the co-main event of UFC 315, the women’s flyweight title is on the line. The champion Valentina Shevchenko (24-4-1) officially begins her second reign as champion as she takes on number one contender Manon Fiorot (12-1). Starting with Fiorot, she’s had a stellar run inside the octagon. After losing her professional debut, Fiorot was brought to the UFC back in 2021 with a 5-1 record.