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,