Watch: Jack Della Maddalena’s Cellphone Name With Dana White About Islam Makhachev Struggle Proper After UFC 315
Jack Della Maddalena is recent off his maiden UFC title shot. The Australian dethroned Belal Muhammad through unanimous determination to develop into the brand new UFC Welterweight Champion within the headlining bout of UFC 315 on Might 10, 2025.
The newly topped champion later spoke with UFC CEO Dana White and CBO Hunter Campbell through telephone, addressing a possible future battle with Dagestan’s Islam Makhachev.
Jack Della Maddalena’s Cellphone Name With Dana White About Potential Islam Makhachev Struggle
The UFC’s official Australia and New Zealand X deal with shared footage of the post-UFC 315 telephone name between Della Maddalena and White.
As seen within the clip, Della Maddalena requested, “[Islam] Makhachev subsequent, proper? In Perth?” White responded, “We’ll get this found out.” The welterweight champ replied, “Let’s go. Cheers, Dana. Thanks, Hunter. I’ll discuss to you guys quickly.”
White then mentioned, “Alright, buddy. See you.” Campbell added, “I’ll verify on you on Monday.” Della Maddalena responded, “Legends. Cheers, guys.”
After the decision ended, somebody within the room informed Della Maddalena he had “saved the division” by beating Muhammad. The 28-year-old fighter responded, “Saved it, aye.”
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Jack Della Maddalena spoke to Dana White and the UFC matchmakers instantly after his victory!#UFC315 pic.twitter.com/E6HDZ8cjFk
— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) Might 11, 2025
Jack Della Maddalena’s Warning to Islam Makhachev After UFC 315
Main as much as UFC 315, the consensus was that if Della Maddalena beat Muhammad for the welterweight crown, UFC light-weight champion Islam Makhachev would possible transfer as much as problem him.
Makhachev and Muhammad have educated collectively lately, and Muhammad had made it clear he wouldn’t battle the Dagestani star. After Della Maddalena’s win, Makhachev took to X, hinting that he was prepared to maneuver up and vie for the 170-pound belt.
He wrote, “Time to develop into double champion. Let’s go.”
Time to develop into a double champion #inshaAllah
Let’s go— Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) Might 11, 2025
Throughout his post-fight Octagon interview with Daniel Cormier, Della Maddalena signaled his curiosity in combating Makhachev, referencing fellow Australian fighter Alexander Volkanovski’s two losses to Makhachev.
“I believe it’s a fantastic problem,” Della Maddalena mentioned. “You realize, he’s pound-for-pound No. 1. I’m gonna get him again for Volk.”
Whereas Della Maddalena will definitely have his arms full within the potential matchup with Makhachev, he was very spectacular towards Muhammad. He outstruck Muhammad 178 to 132 in important strikes, and 200 to 155 in complete strikes.
Muhammad did out-control Della Maddalena on the bottom by practically 3 minutes, although it didn’t result in a lot. Nonetheless, he’ll need to be cautious of the elite floor sport that Makhachev brings in the event that they do meet within the Octagon.
At the moment, Della Maddalena rides an 18-fight win streak, whereas Makhachev is on a 15-fight streak. Whereas the UFC has strongly hinted at reserving Makhachev vs. Della Maddalena for the welterweight title, no official date has been introduced.
