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Islam Makhachev, Valentina Shevchenko cruise to title wins at UFC 322

Former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev added a new belt to his trophy case, becoming the new UFC welterweight champion against Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision, 50-45, 50-45, 50-45, on Saturday night at UFC 322 in the main event at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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Dana White paves the way for Islam Makhachev by revealing key detail about UFC White House card

Dana White is open to the idea of Islam Makhachev headlining the upcoming White House card. In June 2026, MMA’s premier promotion will host a once-in-a-lifetime event at President Donald Trump‘s official residence.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 16

Dana White issues lifetime ban after brawl between Dillon Danis and Islam Makhachev’s teammates

Dana White is furious about the mass brawl that broke out just before the UFC 322 main card began. The premier MMA promotion’s annual show at Madison Square Garden was stacked with epic fights.

Ilia Topuria News / Athlon Sports / November 16

Ilia Topuria Shares Savage Take After UFC 322

UFC 322 delivered a major storyline shift at the top of two divisions. A reigning champion reacted strongly online after the event concluded. The tension between two UFC titleholders continues to build toward a potential superfight.

MMA News / Bleacher Report / November 16

Watch: Coach Khabib in Islam’s corner at UFC 322

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 16

Islam Makhachev defeats Jack Della Maddalena in one-sided UFC 322 main event

Former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev moved up to the 170-pound weight class to challenge titleholder Jack Della Maddalena in the UFC 322 main event on Saturday.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 16

Who’s Next for Ilia Topuria After Islam Makhachev Wins at UFC 322? 3 Opponents Who Can Fight Him

After Islam Makhachev’s dominant victory over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322, he has officially become the UFC welterweight champion. With this historic win inside Madison Square Garden, Makhachev answered many lingering questions surrounding the promotion’s 155-pound landscape.

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MMA News / MMA on SI / November 16

Valentina Shevchenko ties UFC record, halts Weili Zhang's double-champ bid at UFC 322

Valentina Shevchenko and Weili Zhang met in one of the biggest women's fights in MMA history at UFC 322. Headlined by another massive title fight featuring Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev, UFC 322's co-main event saw Zhang move up from the strawweight division to challenge Shevchenko for the women's flyweight belt.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 15

Carlos Prates defeats Leon Edwards by knockout at UFC 322

Former welterweight champion Leon Edwards entered Saturday's UFC 322 main card bout against Carlos Prates in need of a win. The No. 4 ranked contender

Bo Nickal News / MMA on SI / November 15

Bo Nickal closes out UFC 322 prelims with incredible one-shot KO

Bo Nickal returned to the win column in emphatic fashion when he closed out the UFC 322 prelims with a huge knockout. The UFC's annual show at Madison Square Garden was as stacked as fans have come to expect, with Nickal closing out the prelims against Rodolfo Vieira before a highly-anticipated main card topped by a pair of championship bouts.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 15