Muhammad (24-3-0) snatched the welterweight crown from Leon Edwards in dominant fashion last summer at UFC 304. The 36-year-old champion enters Saturday's bout on a six-match winning streak and is unbeaten in his last 11 fights.

Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena have another staredown before the UFC 315 ceremonial weigh-ins. Ahead of the fight, Muhammad is the favorite to successfully retain the UFC welterweight title. Maddalena feels that with some overlooking him, Muhammad might have to deal with some weight on his shoulders.

UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is on the brink of a momentous chapter in his career as he readies himself to defend his title against Australian Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 on Saturday at the Bell Centre in Montreal,