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.

Jack Della Maddalena is the new UFC welterweight champion, but is he one of the pound-for-pound best in the world?

The UFC’s latest main roster event was UFC 315, a pay-per-view (PPV) event that took place May 10, 2025, at the Bell Centre in Montreal. The card was headlined by a pair of world title fights. After the event,

The UFC is heading for a confusing place regarding International Fight Week. The annual marquee event generally features a huge main event, and many believed that a matchup between current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria would be that matchup.

Ilia Topuria was quick to respond to news that UFC boss Dana White announced Tuesday, confirming that the 28-year-old fighter will challenge for the UFC lightweight championship against Charles Oliveira at UFC 317,