SOURCES TELL US: Belal Muhammad's reign as welterweight champion ended in a bloodbath at UFC 315.
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THE REAL STORY: Jack Della Maddalena's Stunning Victory
Jack Della Maddalena, the Aussie fighter, scuppered Belal's title defence with a shocking unanimous decision win, marking Australia's third-ever UFC title holder!
BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE: Dana White's Mega-Fight Plans RUINED
The loss has thrown a spanner in Dana White's plans for UFC's International Fight Week, jeopardising a mammoth lightweight title fight.
SHOCK CLAIM: The Fight That Could Have Been...
If Della Maddalena had lost, a colossal lightweight title clash between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria would've headlined UFC 317.
But now, Makhachev eyes a move up to 170lbs for a shot at becoming a two-weight world champion!
ROYAL BOMBSHELL: Makhachev's Double Champion Ambitions
Dagestani champ Makhachev is ready to conquer a new weight class, eyeing a showdown with the pound-for-pound king after Della Maddalena's upset.
We'll keep you posted... Stay tuned for more royal rumble in the octagon, mates!
