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On YouTubeMMA News / The Body Lock / November 18
Jack Della Maddalena Loses Welterweight Title to Islam Makhachev at Madison Square Garden 
Islam Makhachev defeated Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision at UFC 322 in New York City on November 15, 2025 Makhachev dominated with takedowns
MMA News / FirstSportz / November 18
Conor McGregor’s Coach Reveals Jack Della Maddalena’s Humbling Admission About Islam Makhachev After UFC 322 Defeat
Jack Della Maddalena entered UFC 322 brimming with confidence in his striking, convinced he had the tools to slay Islam Makhachev. But once the cage door closed, the fight told a very different story.
MMA News / The Body Lock / November 18
Islam Makhachev Calls Out Kamaru Usman for First Welterweight Title Defense
Islam Makhachev defeated Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 to become the 11th fighter in UFC history to hold titles in two divisions Makhachev extended his
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 18
Dana White Makes Islam Makhachev $3.3M Richer as UFC 322 Estimated Purse Revealed
UFC 322 didn’t just break records at Madison Square Garden; it lined the pockets of its main event winner, Islam Makhachev, to the tune of over $3 million.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 18
Coach Assigns Blame a Year After Conor McGregor’s Injury That Forced Michael Chandler Fight Cancellation
For more than a year, fans speculated, theorized, and argued online about the real reason Conor McGregor withdrew from UFC 303. A broken toe was the official diagnosis, but for many, the injury felt like another twist in a saga that had dragged on since he and Michael Chandler coached The Ultimate Fighter 31 back in 2023.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 18
Tracy Cortez Gets MMA Centel’d After Erin Blanchfield Loss at UFC 322
Tracy Cortez entered UFC 322 hoping to put an end to her rivalry with Erin Blanchfield, but she left with a submission loss and an unexpected online mess.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 18
Conor McGregor’s Coach Reveals Jack Della Maddalena Was 'Shocked' by Islam Makhachev’s Power
John Kavanagh, Conor McGregor‘s longtime coach, had a front-row seat to the emotional aftermath of UFC 322, and he walked away with one insight that surprised even him: Jack Della Maddalena didn’t just lose to Islam Makhachev; he was completely blown away by him.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 18
Arman Tsarukyan Predicts Islam Makhachev’s Fate Against Ilia Topuria
Islam Makhachev’s welterweight debut last Saturday night didn’t thrill everyone, especially those tired of a grappling-heavy main event. But it certainly sparked immediate debate about what comes next for the UFC’s newest double champion.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 18
Conor McGregor’s Coach Says Dillon Danis Doesn’t Want Beef With Team Khabib to End
Dillon Danis walked into UFC 322 like a man carrying years of grudges on his shoulders, and he left the arena the same way, only this time escorted by security and banned from all future UFC events!
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 17
Khamzat Chimaev Shows Rare Support to Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev in Cryptic UFC 322 Response
The night Islam Makhachev became the UFC’s newest double champion, something quiet, subtle, and surprising happened. Khamzat Chimaev, the usually unpredictable middleweight champion, broke a silence that had lingered for years.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 17
Dillon Danis will still fight for MMA title next month despite Dana White’s lifetime UFC ban
The promotion staging Dillon Danis’ return to MMA won’t be honoring any lifetime bans as they confirmed he will be fighting next month in Dubai. Prior to the brawl at UFC 322 on Saturday night that saw him barred from attending any future events by Dana White, Danis had announced he will be fighting Anthony Taylor for the Misfits MMA title.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / November 17
UFC 322: Here's What Started the Crowd Brawl and Got One Fighter Banned
UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden delivered a night of electrifying action, headlined by Islam Makhachev's successful challenge of the welterweight title against champion Jack Della Maddalena to become a UFC double champion.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 17
Dillon Danis was destined for brawl that led to UFC ban as Jorge Masvidal details failed attack plan
Dillon Danis appears to have been cruising for a bruising at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, no matter what happened. The renowned BJJ black belt and current Misfits MMA champion was attacked by a gang of Islam Makhachev’s teammates after goading the two-weight champion for weeks on social media.
Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / November 17
‘Fully locked in’… Conor McGregor’s coach reveals plan for UFC White House card
Conor McGregor has reunited with his long-time coach after a ‘spiritual journey’, and camp will soon begin for his return to the octagon. The Irishman will have been out of action for the best part of five years by the time the UFC’s White House event rolls around in June.
MMA News / Yardbarker / November 17
Potential matchups for some big names after UFC 322
UFC 322 has come to an end and the massive card at Madison Square Garden lived up to it’s hype. Here’s some potential fights that could be made for the new welterweight champion of the world and more.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 17
Henry Cejudo Claims Khabib Nurmagomedov Would Still Beat Islam Makhachev
Khabib Nurmagomedov has remained Islam Makhachev’s mentor for most of his career. However, after Makhachev created history at the Madison Square Garden arena by becoming the first-ever two-division champion, fans started asking: has the Dagestani powerhouse actually surpassed his mentor’s legacy?
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 17
Kamaru Usman Explains Why He’s the Only Fair Challenge for Islam Makhachev After UFC 322
Who’s next for Islam Makhachev? That’s the burning question after UFC 322. Despite the emergence of top contenders like Carlos Prates and Michael Morales on the same card, Makhachev told Paul Felder that if he had his way, he’d pick Kamaru Usman to fight next.
Amanda Nunes News / MMA on SI / November 17
MMA legend Amanda Nunes plots historic triple-champ bid after UFC return fight
Details of a planned return fight haven’t even been finalized yet, but Amanda Nunes apparently already has her sights set on triple-champ glory following UFC 322.
Paddy Pimblett News / HITC / November 17
Paddy Pimblett clarifies when he expects to be back after UFC 322 disrupted his plans
While the UFC 322 headliner was a pivotal moment for the welterweight division, its impact could also be felt in lightweight. Islam Makhachev moved up to 170 pounds on Saturday to face Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title, having already vacated his lightweight belt earlier this year.
Tracy Cortez shares defiant first statement after UFC 322 loss to Erin Blanchfield
A difficult loss under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden won’t derail UFC women’s flyweight contender Tracy Cortez’s title aspirations. A highly-anticipated
Jack Hermansson News / BoxingNews.com / November 17
UFC Fight Night – Jack Hermansson vs Myktybek Orolbai: Preview & Betting Tips
The welterweight matchup between Jack Hermansson and Myktybek Orolbai pits a seasoned veteran with top-10 experience against a surging newcomer looking to make a statement, on the upcoming UFC Fight Night card.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 17
UFC Fight Night – Serghei Spivac vs Shamil Gaziev: Preview & Betting Tips
This Saturday, heavyweights collide as Serghei Spivac versus Shamil Gaziev at UFC Fight Night in Qatar. Spivac (17-6) is the more experienced man, but he enters this bout on the back of two losses in a row, and perhaps his UFC career on the line.
MMA News / Field Level Media / November 17
Dana White: Dillon Danis banned from UFC after brawl
UFC CEO Dana White said mixed-martial arts fighter Dillon Danis is banned from future events after his involvement in a brawl on Saturday night during UFC 322 in New York.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 16
Carlos Prates Flattens Leon Edwards With Shocking Second Round KO at UFC 322
NEW YORK —Leon Edwards had never been knocked out in his professional career until he ran into Carlos Prates. On the UFC 322 main card Saturday at Madison Square Garden.
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