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O’Malley Feels Bad for Della Maddalena After Islam Makhachev UFC 322 Defeat 
Islam Makhachev defeated Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision at UFC 322 to become the new UFC welterweight champion Makhachev became one of 11 fighters
MMA News / The Body Lock / November 18
UFC Qatar: Tsarukyan Returns After 589 Days to Face Hooker for Title Shot
Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker will fight in the main event at UFC Qatar on November 22, 2025, to determine the next lightweight title challenger Tsarukyan
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 18
Dana White Becomes Biggest Roadblock for Dustin Poirier vs. Nate Diaz
Who wouldn’t want to end their fighting career with a boxing matchup that guarantees a “red panty night”? For Dustin Poirier, that itch never went away.
Conor McGregor News / UFC on ClutchPoints / November 18
John Kavanagh offers surprising update on Conor McGregor’s future
For the first time in months, fans have something concrete to grasp in the ever-evolving saga of Conor McGregor’s next move. His longtime coach, John Kavanagh, has revealed fresh details about the Irish superstar’s training regimen, hinting that a genuine return to competition could be underway by mid-2026.
Islam Makhachev retakes UFC’s P4P crown from Ilia Topuria after UFC 322 masterclass
Following a dominant showing at UFC 322, Islam Makhachev once again sits atop the UFC’s official pound-for-pound rankings. The world’s leading MMA promotion
Daniel Cormier flags overlooked contender as a possible nightmare for Islam Makhachev
Islam Makhachev could face a real challenge at welterweight. At UFC 322 this past Saturday, the former lightweight champion added another title to his collection.
Islam Makhachev News / Bloody Elbow / November 18
Islam Makhachev’s UFC 322 performance used by UFC legend to pitch controversial rule change
Not everyone enjoyed how Islam Makhachev achieved two-division UFC glory. Saturday’s UFC 322 pay-per-view marked a groundbreaking moment for the Dagestani star, as he followed up a lengthy reign as lightweight champion with immediate title success at welterweight.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 18
Bo Nickal’s Teammate Jorge Masvidal Explains Why the Head-Kick Victory at UFC 322 Was No Surprise
Heading into UFC 322, doubts surrounded Bo Nickal, everyone except his teammate, former BMF champion Jorge Masvidal. After facing heavy criticism and enduring a wave of hate, Nickal’s previously undefeated run suffered a setback earlier this year when he experienced the first loss of his career, shaking his confidence to the core.
Dillon Danis headed for trouble as Jorge Masvidal reveals failed plan before UFC 322 brawl
No matter the outcome, Dillon Danis seemed destined for trouble on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and Misfits MMA champion has been handed a lifetime ban from UFC events by Dana White after being attacked by several members of Islam Makhachev’s team.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 18
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.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 18
UFC Fight Night – Volkan Oezdemir vs Alonzo Menifield: Preview & Betting Tips
The light-heavyweight division gets a meaningful shakeup at UFC Fight Night when former title challenger Volkan Oezdemir takes on surging powerhouse Alonzo Menifield.
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 / 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 / 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 / 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.
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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