Sean Brady sees Jack Della Maddalena as a game opponent for Islam Makhachev. Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) dethroned Belal Muhammad (24-4 MMA, 15-4 UFC) to claim the welterweight title in Saturday's UFC 315 main event at Bell Centre in Montreal.

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 after beating Belal Muhammad in a sensational war of attrition at UFC 315 on Saturday night in Montreal.