Jack Della Maddalena, Islam Makhachev face off for welterweight crown in main event at UFC 322
November 14, 2025
Jack Della Maddalena has won the UFC 170-pound title in his first attempt. He faces Islam Makhachev in his first title defense on Saturday at UFC 322. Maddalena and Makhachev had a tense face-off at the Empire State Building. Maddalena, on an 18-fight win streak, is up against Makhachev, who aims to make UFC history by winning titles in two weight classes. Makhachev previously held the lightweight title. In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko defends her 125-pound belt against Zhang Weili. Zhang, a former strawweight champion, is also aiming for a second division title.