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Khabib Nurmagomedov sends final message to Islam Makhachev hours out from UFC 322 main event

Islam Makhachev is just hours away from his biggest challenge to date. On Saturday night, Makhachev will look to continue his team’s run of recent wins when he competes in his second fight of 2025.

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Jack Della Maddalena News / EssentiallySports / November 15

Jack Della Maddalena Lost in the UFC? Only Men to Ever Defeat the Australian Champion Revealed

In 2022, Jack Della Maddalena made his entry into the UFC after putting on an amazing performance against Ange Loosa at Dana White’s Contender Series. And after he defeated Pete Rodriguez at UFC 270, everybody took notice, believing this Australian talent would go big in the UFC.

Islam Makhachev News / Bloody Elbow / November 15

Only man to beat Islam Makhachev was cut from the UFC two fights later – where is he now?

Islam Makhachev hasn’t lost a fight in over a decade ahead of UFC 322. On November 15, Makhachev will look to break a 21-year run by becoming the welterweight champion after vacating his lightweight belt to move up.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 15

Georges St-Pierre includes superfights for Islam Makhachev and Jon Jones on his UFC White House card

The UFC welterweight legend has some huge showdowns in mind for one of 2026’s biggest events. After the few remaining events in 2025, attention will turn to a new era for the mixed martial arts leader in 2026, as the $7.7 billion deal between the UFC and Paramount gets underway.

Dana White News / Athlon Sports / November 15

Dana White Raises Stakes for UFC 322 Main Event

UFC 322 features a strong mix of rising talent and two major top-end clashes. Dana White sparks debate with new comments about the pound-for-pound race.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 15

Daniel Cormier-trained former UFC fighter suffers same fate as Tom Aspinall after gruesome eye poke

Eye pokes ruined another fight on Friday night as a former UFC fighter looked to return to the win column. Some huge fights are set to take place this weekend, with the UFC 322 weigh-ins setting the stage for one of the biggest nights of the year.

Islam Makhachev News / Bloody Elbow / November 15

Islam Makhachev’s coach lays out his 2026 predictions for Team Khabib after a victory at UFC 322

Big things could lie ahead for Islam Makhachev and his teammates. Saturday’s UFC 322 pay-per-view will mark the latest huge assignment for a member of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team, as his protégé shoots for two-division glory in MMA’s leading promotion.

Jack Della Maddalena News / Bleacher Report / November 15

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 15

Alex Pereira’s sister asks Dana White to ‘give her a chance’ after winning first MMA fight in two years

Another member of the Pereira family hopes to step inside the Octagon in the near future. Last month, Alex Pereira reclaimed the light heavyweight title at UFC 320 to regain his status as one of the biggest stars in the sport.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 15

Dana White insists Islam Makhachev will steal accolade from Ilia Topuria with title win at UFC 322

It seems Islam Makhachev will be fighting for more than just the welterweight championship tonight at UFC 322. Making his debut at 170lbs tonight, former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will look to join an exclusive list of two-weight champions in the promotion’s history.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 15

Dana White Takes One Step Closer in Making Jon Jones vs Alex Pereira at UFC White House Card

With the UFC looking forward to conducting the still unofficial White House card next year, the Jon Jones vs Alex Pereira dream matchup has become the frontrunner to headline the event.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 15

Dustin Poirier reveals the one major hurdle blocking Nate Diaz boxing match after his UFC retirement

Fans could have been set to see Dustin Poirier back in action, if it was not for one problem. It has not taken long for ‘The Diamond’ to begin entertaining the idea of fighting again in some form after bringing his UFC career to a close this year.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / November 15

Is Jack Della Maddalena Ready for the Islam Makhachev Storm?

Let’s be honest, stepping into the octagon against Islam Makhachev is probably on the “things to avoid” list for most fighters. The man is a grappling-heavy, pressure-pushing nightmare who seems to methodically dismantle his opponents.

MMA News / MMA on SI / November 15

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.

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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 / EssentiallySports / November 15

UFC 322: Islam Makhachev Fails to Beat Conor McGregor, Jon Jones as Top 10 Gate Revenues Revealed

2025 is almost out the door, but before the year wraps, the UFC is giving fans one last blockbuster—UFC 322. The action unfolds Saturday night at New York’s iconic Madison Square Garden, headlined by Jack Della Maddalena vs.

Georges St-Pierre News / MMA Weekly / November 15

Georges St-Pierre weighs in on UFC 322 main event and pound-for-pound rankings

As the UFC 322 main event welterweight title bout between champion Jack Della Maddalena and former lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev inches closer,

Ronda Rousey News / Athlon Sports / November 14

Ronda Rousey Sends Message to UFC Champion

The landscape of women's Mixed Martial Arts was fundamentally reshaped by Ronda Rousey, the UFC's first legitimate female superstar and a trailblazer whose dominance forced the organization to open its doors to women fighters.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 15

Grappling Champ Targets Head-Kick Knockout at ONE 173

Reigning ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion Tye Ruotolo has boldly predicted a spectacular finish when he faces undefeated Japanese judoka Shozo Isojima in a lightweight MMA fight at ONE 173: Superbon vs.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 14

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 / HITC / November 14

Tito Ortiz mocked by fans after bold prime-vs-prime claim about Alex Pereira

Tito Ortiz has given his take on the current state of the UFC light heavyweight division. Back in the early 2000s, Tito Ortiz was widely recognised as the top fighter at 205lbs.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 14

Erin Blanchfield Locks In for Tracy Cortez Rematch and a Title Timeline

NEW YORK — Erin Blanchfield says she barely recognizes the teenager who dropped a split decision to Tracy Cortez in 2019. On Saturday at UFC 322 inside Madison Square Garden, the 26-year-old contender gets her rematch and, she hopes, a fast track to a title shot.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 14

UFC 322 – Roman Kopylov vs Gregory Rodrigues: Preview & Betting Tips

The UFC 322 undercard features a middleweight clash with serious violence potential as technical striker Roman Kopylov takes on explosive finisher Gregory Rodrigues.

Kamaru Usman News / Dice City Sports / November 13

Kamaru Usman Eyes UFC 322 Main Event Winner: 'That’s Where I Rightfully Belong'

NEW YORK — Former welterweight king Kamaru Usman has unfinished business at the top of the UFC mountain. As Jack Della Maddalena prepares to defend his title against Islam Makhachev in the UFC 322 main event at Madison Square Garden, Usman’s eyes are locked on the winner whoever it may be.