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.
Conor McGregor’s comeback story has stretched across cancellations, injuries, screenshots, and rumblings of spiritual awakenings, but now, for the first time in years, there’s a concrete plan on the table.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Valentina Shevchenko defeated Zhang Weili by unanimous decision at UFC 322, recording her ninth flyweight title defense The win sets a UFC women’s record
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 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.
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.
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?
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.
Despite having only won one fight in his last four, Kamaru Usman looks to be in prime position for the next welterweight title shot. This past Saturday in the UFC 322 main event, Islam Makhachev became the latest fighter to win a title in a second weight class when he dominated Jack Della Maddalena for five rounds.
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.
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
Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria is undeniably the biggest fight in the sport’s history if it comes to fruition, but it shouldn’t happen under the conditions they’re talking about.
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.
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.
Dana White has revealed that he and Jon Jones recently spoke for the first time in months, addressing growing speculation among fans. Jones, a former UFC heavyweight and light-heavyweight champion, retired earlier this year instead of taking a unification fight with Tom Aspinall.
UFC 322 turned out to be a massive success for Islam Makhachev and his mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov. After all, Makhachev accomplished something the ‘Eagle’ himself never achieved by becoming a double champion, marking a significant milestone in his legacy.
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.
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.
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.