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.

Della Maddalena outstruck Muhammad, and stuffed six of his nine takedown attempts. Muhammad suffered a broken nose, orbital bone and a split lip during their Fight of the Night battle.

Jack Della Maddalena and Natalia Silva shook up the UFC rankings with their wins at UFC 315. Both fighters are now in the pound-for-pound top 10 in 2025