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Israel Adesanya Predicts Islam Makhachev Will ‘Get Hurt’ at UFC 322

Let’s be honest, everyone loves a good underdog story, and it seems former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is all in on one for UFC 322. While many are betting on the seemingly unstoppable Islam Makhachev to clinch another title, Adesanya is putting his chips on the welterweight champion, Jack Della Maddalena.

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Alexander Volkanovski: 'Jack Della Maddalena is going to be a problem for Islam Makhachev'

A blockbuster world title fight headlines the UFC 322 fight card on Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Former lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev (27-1) moves up to the welterweight division to challenge champion Jack Della Maddalena (18-2) in a quest to achieve double-champ status.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 12

Muhammad Mokaev Eyes Alexandre Pantoja for Potential UFC Return as PFL Ready to Pull Trigger

The UFC might be done with Muhammad Mokaev. But Muhammad Mokaev isn’t done with the UFC. The 25-year-old flyweight recently dispatched Gerard Burns at Brave CF 100 to earn the promotion’s vacant flyweight title.

Leon Edwards News / FirstSportz / November 12

Ex-Champion Leon Edwards Eyes Another ‘Head Shot’ at UFC 322 To Mark Comeback

This Saturday at UFC 322, former welterweight champion Leon Edwards will make his highly anticipated return to the octagon. The British star faces knockout specialist Carlos Prates in what promises to be an explosive and high-stakes showdown for both fighters.

Israel Adesanya News / MMA Weekly / November 12

Israel Adesanya makes bold prediction for UFC 322 main event

The welterweight title is on the line in the UFC 322 main event on Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York. Former lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev (27-1) moves up to the welterweight division to challenge champion Jack Della Maddalena (18-2).

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 12

Khamzat Chimaev vs. Bo Nickal Potential Target for White House Card – UFC Insider Predicts

The UFC may be taking a trip to the White House in 2026, and if one insider is to be believed, the card could be absolute dynamite. Imagine Khamzat Chimaev,

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 12

Fate of Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira White House Clash Hinges on Tom Aspinall’s Next Fight Outcome

The UFC is once again caught in a storm of “what ifs.” Alex Pereira‘s challenge to Jon Jones, a fight at the UFC’s anticipated White House event, has piqued every fan’s interest.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 12

Dana White Slammed for 'Small' Act Against Jon Jones Amid Alex Pereira White House Backing

For months, fans have been raving about the possibility of Alex Pereira vs. Jon Jones, a match that might redefine the term “superfight.” The idea was given new life this week when ‘Poatan’ called out Jones once more, this time for the UFC’s rumored White House event in 2025.

Islam Makhachev News / BoxingNews.com / November 12

Makhachev Looks ‘Huge’ Ahead Of Welterweight Debut

Former Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev looks noticeably bigger, as he prepares to make his debut in the welterweight division against the champion Jack Della Maddalena on November 15 at UFC 322. Makhachev relinquished his lightweight title in a bid to become a two-division UFC champion.

Herb Dean News / Dice City Sports / November 11

Herb Dean: Stricter, Enforced Penalties Coming for Eye Pokes in MMA

Longtime referee Herb Dean says the days of leniency on eye-poke fouls are ending. Appearing on Believe You Me, Dean explained that officials intend to enforce existing rules and begin taking points proactively after the fallout from UFC 321’s Tom Aspinall vs.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 11

Alex Pereira Calls Out Jon Jones In Front Of The Rome Coliseum

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira has put the pressure on Jon Jones to face him following another call-out. Pereira recently reclaimed his light heavyweight title by stopping Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 in the first round in October.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 11

Dana White Issues Major Update on Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev Super Fight

For months, it felt like a fantasy. A matchup created on social media and fueled by fan hype. Islam Makhachev versus Ilia Topuria. One is a methodical Dagestani who dismantles opponents with surgical precision, while the other is a fiery Spaniard-Georgian who demolishes names once thought invincible.

Dustin Poirier News / Bloody Elbow / November 11

Dustin Poirier landed one of rarest UFC submission wins after bizarre grappling scramble

Former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier is the proud owner of one of the most bizarre submission wins in the history of the sport. Honing his analyst skills since his retirement this summer, Dustin Poirier has weighed in on this weekend’s UFC 322 headliner between former opponent Islam Makhachev and champion Jack Della Maddalena.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 11

Ranked UFC heavyweight disagrees with key Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane narrative ahead of rematch

Despite the fight ending in the first round, there have been several big talking points from the main event of UFC 321. It doesn’t look like any permanent damage was done to Tom Aspinall after his first undisputed title defense ended due to simultaneous eye pokes.