Makhachev Seeks Historic UFC Double Title at UFC 322

On November 11, 2025, the UFC returns to Madison Square Garden in New York for the highly anticipated UFC 322 event. The main event features a title fight that could cement Islam Makhachev's legacy as one of the greatest fighters in UFC history.

Makhachev, the former lightweight champion, is aiming to become the 11th two-division titleholder in UFC history when he challenges welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena. The 34-year-old Dagestani fighter has not lost since his second UFC fight in 2015 and is on a 16-fight winning streak, tying the UFC record held by Anderson Silva. If victorious, Makhachev would add the welterweight crown to his lightweight title, further cementing his status as an all-time great.

However, Della Maddalena, the defending 170-pound champion, will not make it easy for Makhachev. The Australian slugger has an 18-fight win streak and is the champion of the UFC's deepest division for a reason. Della Maddalena will need to rely on his heart, desire, and grappling defense to thwart Makhachev's dominant wrestling and submission skills.

In the co-main event, former strawweight champion Zhang Weili moves up to the flyweight division to challenge the reigning queen, Valentina Shevchenko. This matchup between two future Hall of Famers is being billed as one of the most decorated fights in women's MMA history. The 36-year-old Zhang is 10-0 in the UFC against everyone not named Rose Namajunas, while the 37-year-old Shevchenko is 14-1-1 against everyone not named Amanda Nunes. The winner of this bout will likely have secured the defining victory of their incredible careers.