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UFC 322 broadcast interrupted by huge brawl involving Dillon Danis and fan favorite ‘John Pork’

A huge brawl broke out just before the UFC 322 main card got started. It’s a historic night at New York’s Madison Square Garden as two title fights headline UFC 322.

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Madison Square Garden goes insane after UFC 322 main card opens with 16-second KO

The biggest win of Benoit Saint-Denis' fighting career provided a stunning start to the UFC 322 main card. Following some action-packed prelim fights that

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 15

Leon Edwards knocked out cold by Carlos Prates in third straight loss at UFC 322

Leon Edwards was fighting to keep his career at the top level alive on Saturday night. The former welterweight champion headed into UFC 322 on a two-fight losing streak.

MMA News / MMA on SI / November 15

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 Weekly / November 15

Erin Blanchfield submits Tracy Cortez in UFC 322 rematch

UFC women's flyweight contenders Erin Blanchfield and Tracy Cortez fought to a split decision in February 2019 with Cortez coming away with the win. On Saturday, the two rematched on the UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs.

Joe Rogan News / Bloody Elbow / November 15

Joe Rogan cries during UFC 322 broadcast as he pays tribute to legendary coach Duke Roufus

Joe Rogan was brought to tears while commentating on the prelims of UFC 322 as a tribute was paid to one of MMA’s greatest ever coaches. The legendary Duke Roufus shockingly passed away last month, just days after coaching Sergio Pettis to a stunning victory over Magomed Magomedov in Dubai.

MMA News / Bleacher Report / November 15

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Joe Rogan News / Bloody Elbow / November 15

Joe Rogan points out ‘giant loophole’ in MMA rules after foul at UFC 322: ‘It’s legal cheating’

Joe Rogan went off on a tangent during one of the UFC 322 preliminary fights. Baisangur Susurkaev vs Eric McConico came to a temporary halt due to a low blow in round two.

MMA News / MMA on SI / November 15

Undefeated UFC phenom stuns UFC 322 crowd with vicious faceplant KO

It took a bit longer than expected, but Baisangur Susurkaev extended his undefeated record with another huge finish at UFC 322. Taking place at New York City's Madison Square Garden, UFC 322 is topped by a championship doubleheader with Jack Della Maddalena taking on Islam Makhachev and Valentina Shevchenko squaring off with Weili Zhang.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 15

Khamzat Chimaev’s undefeated teammate scores devastating one-punch KO at UFC 322

A knockout of the year contender took place at UFC 322. Madison Square Garden plays host to a 14-fight card on Saturday, headlined by two title fights.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 15

Zhang Weili explains why she vacated title ahead of UFC 322 super-fight vs. Valentina Shevchenko

Zhang Weili has the rare opportunity to become a two-division UFC champion. Only several fighters in UFC history have been able to hold belts in two weight divisions, even fewer at the same time.

Islam Makhachev News / Total Apex Sports / November 15

Will Islam Makhachev Get Washed at Welterweight?

The MMA world is buzzing as UFC 322 approaches, and the main event is a welterweight title clash for the ages: reigning champion Jack Della Maddalena defending his belt against the lightweight king, Islam Makhachev.

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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.

MMA News / Bleacher Report / November 15

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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.

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 / 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 / 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.

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.

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.

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.