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Rakhmonov Injured, Della Maddalena Claims Welterweight Title

11/16/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Shavkat Rakhmonov, undefeated at 19-0, is sidelined by injury.
He was set to challenge Belal Muhammad for the welterweight title at UFC 315.
Jack Della Maddalena replaced him and won the welterweight title.
Maddalena is defending the title against Islam Makhachev at UFC 322.
Rakhmonov's last fight was a victory over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 310.

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Story summary

Shavkat Rakhmonov, undefeated at 19-0, is sidelined by injury.
He was set to challenge Belal Muhammad for the welterweight title at UFC 315.
Jack Della Maddalena replaced him and won the welterweight title.
Maddalena is defending the title against Islam Makhachev at UFC 322.
Rakhmonov's last fight was a victory over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 310.