Fight By Fight Preview | UFC 315: Muhammad vs Della Maddalena

May 7, 2025 - By 4idiotz

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Former flyweight champion Alexa Grasso takes on undefeated contender Natalia Silva at UFC 315. Grasso, looking to bounce back from two consecutive losses, will have to return to her championship form to halt Silva’s unbeaten run. Silva, who has showcased impressive kickboxing skills and excellent movement, will aim to continue her climb up the divisional ladder with a win over the former champion.

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Former champion Alexa Grasso faces off with ascending Brazilian Natalia Silva in the second of Saturday’s three crucial flyweight contests. (Order UFC 315: Muhammad vs Della Maddalena)

Grasso enters this fight in a unique position, as she’s both one fight removed from having entered as champion, while also having gone without a victory over her last two appearances. She had been perfect in the division prior to her second and third bouts with Shevchenko, and if she can get back to that form here, the Lobo Gym representative will show that she’s still amongst the division’s elite.

The 28-year-old Silva has gone 6-0 since signing with the UFC, showcasing dynamic kickboxing and excellent movement while earning recent wins over Andrea Lee, Viviane Araujo, and Jessica Andrade. She’s continued to elevate her game as she’s worked her way up the divisional ladder, and with a dominant showing against the former champ, Silva could establish herself as the clubhouse leader in the chase for the next championship opportunity.

Will Grasso bounce back and halt Silva’s unbeaten run inside the Octagon or will the emerging contender take another big step towards a future title fight?

Benoît Saint Denis vs Kyle Prepolec

The main card kicks off with an intriguing short-notice bout at lightweight between Benoît Saint Denis and the returning Kyle Prepolec.

After entering 2024 as a dark horse contender in the lightweight division, Saint Denis kicks off his 2025 campaign having suffered back-to-back stoppage losses at the hands of Dustin Poirier and Renato Moicano. The French Army veteran is an all-action fighter whose only trip to the scorecards came in his promotional debut up in weight against Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos, and will be looking to return to his winning ways here.

What This Means for You

Identify potential upsets within the flyweight division and consider placing strategic bets.
Keep an eye on Natalia Silva’s progress as she might be a good investment for the future.
Monitor the lightweight division for shifts in the rankings after the Saint Denis-Prepolec matchup.
Expect a thrilling fight night with competitive and high-stakes performances.