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Ilia Topuria reacts to 'most boring' Islam Makhachev winning UFC welterweight title

Ilia Topuria reacts to 'most boring' Islam Makhachev winning UFC welterweight title

Former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev vacated his 155-pound championship to move up to the welterweight division and challenge Jack Della Maddalena.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 16

Khamzat Chimaev gives a two-word reaction to Islam Makhachev’s welterweight title win at UFC 322 

Islam Makhachev achieved a feat that Khamzat Chimaev also has his sights on. MMA’s leading promotion crowned their 11th double champion in the main event of Saturday’s UFC 322 pay-per-view at Madison Square Garden.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 16

Dana White: 'You will never see Dillon Danis at a UFC fight again'

Controversial fighter Dillon Danis was in attendance for Saturday's UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev event at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Jack Della Maddalena News / Bloody Elbow / November 16

Jack Della Maddalena ripped for ‘weak’ title defense in UFC 322 loss by division rival

Seeing his title reign coming to an abrupt end at UFC 322, Jack Della Maddalena has been mocked by an emerging rival of his as a result. Dropping a lopsided unanimous decision loss to Islam Makhachev, Australian star Jack Della Maddalena watched on as the Russian landed his second Octagon crown following exploits at lightweight.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 16
Dana White reveals secret Jon Jones talks after apology for Tom Aspinall fight falling apart

Dana White reveals secret Jon Jones talks after apology for Tom Aspinall fight falling apart

Dana White has admitted that he and Jon Jones recently had their first chat in months amid fan speculation. The iconic former UFC heavyweight and light-heavyweight double champion sensationally retired this summer, instead of unifying the division against Tom Aspinall.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 16

Islam Makhachev Smothers Jack Della Maddalena, Becomes Two-Division UFC Champion

NEW YORK —Islam Makhachev is officially part of the UFC’s most exclusive club. The former lightweight king added welterweight gold to his resume at UFC 322, dominating Jack Della Maddalena over five one-sided rounds to become a two-division UFC champion at Madison Square Garden.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 16

Valentina Shevchenko Dominates Zhang Weili, Retains Flyweight Title at UFC 322

NEW YORK — So much for “toughest test in years.” Valentina Shevchenko reminded everyone why she’s one of the greatest fighters in women’s MMA history on Saturday night, turning a highly anticipated superfight into a one-sided masterclass.

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.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 16

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 / Dice City Sports / November 16

Erin Blanchfield Chokes Out Tracy Cortez, Avenges Controversial Loss at UFC 322

NEW YORK – Erin Blanchfield got the payback she’d been waiting five years for. On Saturday at UFC 322 inside Madison Square Garden, Blanchfield (14-2 MMA,

MMA News / Field Level Media / November 16
Islam Makhachev, Valentina Shevchenko cruise to title wins at UFC 322

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.

Ilia Topuria News / Athlon Sports / November 16
Ilia Topuria Shares Savage Take After UFC 322

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.

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Islam Makhachev Outclasses Della Maddalena To Become A Double Champ

Islam Makhachev became a double champion, beating Jack Della Maddalena to capture the welterweight belt at UFC 322 in a dominant unanimous decision: 50-45 (x3).

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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 on SI / November 15
UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev full card, preview, odds

UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev full card, preview, odds

The UFC moves away from Las Vegas and heads across two time zones for its annual Madison Square Garden event in New York City this Saturday night, the site of UFC 322.

MMA News / KO on SI / November 15

BKFC 84 Preview: Preview, Fight Card

The greatest fighter in BKFC history returns to the title picture at BKFC 84. After an 18-month layoff, Lorenzo 'The Juggernaut' Hunt returns to the limelight of bare-knuckle boxing when he takes on BKFC middleweight champion Josh 'D-Day' Dyer.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 14
UFC 322 Weigh-In Results: Lightweight Comes in Heavy on Scales Today

UFC 322 Weigh-In Results: Lightweight Comes in Heavy on Scales Today

UFC 322 is almost here. Tomorrow night, The World’s Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden in New York City is the host venue of the penultimate UFC pay-per-view of 2025.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 14
UFC 322 – Erin Blanchfield vs Tracy Cortez: Preview & Betting Tips

UFC 322 – Erin Blanchfield vs Tracy Cortez: Preview & Betting Tips

A pivotal women’s flyweight matchup lands on the UFC 322 undercard as top contender Erin Blanchfield meets rising challenger Tracy Cortez. Blanchfield (13-2) enters the bout as one of the brightest young talents in the UFC.

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