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From Stripped Champs to Packed Arenas The UFC 315 Aftermath
May 16, 2025 · 58 min

This week’s Ringside Report MMA is packed with controversy and major shake-ups! Dave Simon and AJ D’Alesio react to Islam Makhachev being stripped of the UFC lightweight belt and break down what’s next for both the 155 and 170 divisions. Jack Della Maddalena’s win over Belal Muhammad in Montreal has turned the welterweight picture upside down, and Ilia Topuria is now set to face Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title at UFC 317.

We talk ticket price drama, Montreal crowd energy, and who really deserves the next title shots—including the cases for Shavkat Rakhmonov and Arman Tsarukyan. The guys also cover Valentina Shevchenko’s latest title defense, live audience reactions, and the UFC’s wild business moves.

Drop your thoughts in the comments—were the UFC’s decisions the right call? Who do you want to see fight for gold next?

Timestamps:00:00 – Show Intro02:28 – Montreal Scene & Jack Della Maddalena’s Win03:15 – UFC 315 Fallout and VIP Vibes04:10 – Islam Makhachev Stripped & Title Shuffle05:55 – UFC Business Moves & Stripping Logic06:47 – Topuria vs Oliveira at UFC 317, Where’s Tsarukyan?08:07 – Islam vs Jack Della at 170, UFC’s Plan12:07 – Shavkat, Ian Garry & The Welterweight Mix13:41 – UFC 317 Date, Montreal Ticket News18:39 – Ticket Price Drop & Montreal Crowd Reaction20:00 – Atmosphere, Fan Comments, Wrap-Up

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