For all of the talk about how much activity is the most important part of an elite fighter's ability to stay consistent among the pound-for-pound best in the sport, Jack Della Maddalena proved on Saturday at UFC 315 that an extended layoff -- if used properly to level up your game -- can be just as valuable.

According to Islam Makhachev’s manager, Tuesday’s slew of UFC fight booking announcements could have been a lot different if the UFC 315 main event went the other way. When we