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Della Maddalena claimed the UFC welterweight title in May 2025, defeating then-champion Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision at UFC 315. Over the course of his eight-fight UFC career, Della Maddalena has picked up six fight-night bonus awards.
With the topic of illegal eye pokes fresh on the mind of most in mixed martial arts following last weekend's aborted heavyweight title bout between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane, Saturday's co-main event at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas couldn't have played out in a more bizarre and unprecedented manner.
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UFC Fight Night 261 video: Vitor Petrino lands Looney Tunes knockout of Thomas Peterson
Petrino (13-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) landed the blow as a tired Petersen (10-4 MMA, 2-3 UFC) charged forward. Rather than fall backward, Petersen dropped to his knees. However, his head and neck whiplashed backward and the forward on the way down.
Quillan Salkilld shocks fans at UFC 321 with a terrifying knockout finish, leaving UFC pro's stunned and concerned for his opponent’s safety.
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Highlights! Azamat Murzakanov calls for No. 1 contender’s fight after brutal knockout finish over Aleksandar Rakic | UFC 321
Azamat Murzakanov extended his unbeaten streak to 16 earlier today (Sat., Oct. 25, 2025) at UFC 321 LIVE on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE, putting an impressive stop to light heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakic with a first-round knockout (punch).
Quillan Salkilld scored one of the most violent knockouts of the year at UFC 321 last weekend, but the victory came at a significant cost.