UFC 315 Fallout: Jon Anik Pushes for Game-Changing Rule After Jack Della Maddalena’s Title Triumph

In a thrilling UFC 315 main event this past Saturday, Jack Della Maddalena seized the welterweight crown from Belal Muhammad in a grueling five-round battle that left fans buzzing and Muhammad battered. The Australian’s relentless performance dethroned Muhammad, whose short-lived title reign ended in heartbreak, compounded by a brutal injury toll: a broken nose, a shattered orbital bone, and a split lip requiring probable surgery, as confirmed by UFC president Dana White.

Muhammad faced further humiliation as his lackluster wrestling drew heavy criticism, with rival Khamzat Chimaev piling on with merciless jabs at “Remember The Name.” Yet, despite Della Maddalena’s dominance, the judges’ scorecards sparked controversy, revealing a razor-thin margin. Two judges scored it 48-47 for the new champ, while Eric Colon saw it 49-46. Shockingly, Mike Bell and David Therien had the fight deadlocked at 2-2 heading into the final round.

Fortunately, Della Maddalena’s coaches didn’t let him coast. Urged to keep the pressure on, the Australian went all-out in round five, sealing the victory with a ferocious finish attempt. The close scores didn’t sit well with longtime UFC commentator Jon Anik, who took to X to propose a bold solution to prevent such nail-biting uncertainty.

“I had it 49-46 for JDM, same as Eric Colon. Bell and Therien gave Muhammad round one, making it a 2-2 fight going into the fifth. Thank God Jack didn’t play it safe thinking he was ahead—he went for the kill. Open scoring could shake things up big time,” Anik declared, igniting debate over a rule change that could transform the sport.

Could open scoring be the future of UFC? The call is out, and the MMA world is listening.