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Kamaru Usman makes his case for title shot against Islam Makhachev
Newly crowned UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev would like to face former titleholder Kamaru Usman next. “If you give me the choice and ask me who I want to fight, I will take Kamaru,” Makhachev said during the UFC 322 Post-Fight Press Conference.
Max Holloway News / Bloody Elbow / November 18
UFC 322 winner puts Max Holloway on notice as he reveals BMF title is part of his ‘absolute goal’
The lightweight championship is not the only title up for grabs at 155 pounds. While the focus has largely been on the newly crowned welterweight champion since Islam Makhachev unseated Jack Della Maddalena in one-sided fashion at UFC 322, there was also a big result in the division that the Dagestani formerly ruled over.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 18
Islam Makhachev Truly Surpasses Khabib Nurmagomedov After UFC 322 Shakes Up Rankings
Last week, the UFC delivered the biggest card of the year with UFC 322 during its annual event at Madison Square Garden. The event drew 20,664 fans to the historic arena for a fight night that featured some of the most exciting matchups of the year.
MMA News / Total Apex Sports / November 18
'It Hurts Like Hell' – Jack Della Maddalena’s Coach on Islam Makhachev’s UFC 322 Title Loss
Well, UFC 322 has come and gone, and with it, Jack Della Maddalena’s shot at welterweight glory. The highly anticipated title fight against the formidable Islam Makhachev in New York City ended just how many feared it would: with Makhachev’s hand raised and a new belt around his waist.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 18
Dana White’s prediction comes true as Islam Makhachev scores pound-for-pound win over Ilia Topuria
Islam Makhachev has returned to the summit of the pound-for-pound rankings following his domination over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322. This past Saturday, Islam Makhachev made his welterweight debut when he took on Jack Della Maddalena for the title in the UFC 322 main event.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 18
Daniel Cormier thinks a forgotten contender could be the toughest fight of Islam Makhachev’s career
There might be at least one stern test for Islam Makhachev at 170 pounds. The former lightweight king added more gold to his résumé at this past Saturday’s UFC 322 pay-per-view at Madison Square Garden.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 18
Islam Makhachev’s manager threatens that Ilia Topuria could suffer same consequence as Dillon Danis
Ahead of Islam Makhachev’s UFC 322 title fight on Saturday night, a huge brawl broke out in the crowd between his team and one of their longtime rivals.
MMA 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 / 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.
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.
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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