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UFC 322 Final Presser: Della Maddalena, Makhachev Face Off

Originally posted on BoxingNews.com | Last updated Nov 14, 2025 1:33 AM ET

The final presser for UFC 322 took place, as UFC Welterweight Champion Jack Della Maddalena makes his first defense against former Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev (27-1-0)

Della Maddalena became the champion by upsetting Makhchev’s close friend Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 in May via a unanimous decision. JDM managed to neutralize Belal’s grappling by keeping the fight standing up, as his striking was enough to secure a decision win. Meanwhile, Makhachev vacated his Lightweight title to pursue a belt in a second weight class. He looked noticeably bigger during the build up, as Khabib has said he wants his man to stay at this weight class. There has been talk of an Ilia Topuria fight, which could become a reality if Islam grabs the welterweight belt.

FOR WELTERWEIGHT GOLD

Jack Della Maddalena vs @MAKHACHEVMMA

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— UFC (@ufc) November 13, 2025

In chief support, Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko (25-4-1) takes on former Strawweight Champion Zhang Weili (26-3-0). Shevchenko is defending her flyweight belt after securing a successful defense against Manon Fiorot at UFC 315. Meanwhile, Zhang Weili is moving up a weight class, having successfully defended her Strawweight title against Tatiana Suarez at UFC 312 in February before vacating the belt. Here were the key moments from the presser.

NUMBER 1 P4P ON THE LINE @BulletValentina vs Zhang Weili

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— UFC (@ufc) November 13, 2025

Presser

Looking to make his dream come true Saturday night

[ @MAKHACHEVMMA | #VeChain #UFC322 ] pic.twitter.com/2ipAjC4UBc
— UFC (@ufc) November 13, 2025

Excited to take on the challenge ahead of him

[ Jack Della Maddalena | #Vechain #UFC322 ] pic.twitter.com/PyGYzBlN4v
— UFC (@ufc) November 13, 2025

Zhang Weili is feeling good tonight

[ Zhang Weili | #VeChain #UFC322 ] pic.twitter.com/XuaKZfeYb6
— UFC (@ufc) November 13, 2025

She expects to hear "AND NEW" Saturday night

[ Zhang Weili | #VeChain #UFC322 ] pic.twitter.com/wruxfJzCb8
— UFC (@ufc) November 13, 2025

She'll have her skills on full display Saturday night ‍

[ @BulletValentina | #VeChain #UFC322 ] pic.twitter.com/ZtH7NO05Ls
— UFC (@ufc) November 13, 2025