UFC 322 Results: Makhachev Wins Welterweight Title
UFC 322 delivered two title fights and a series of decisive finishes at Madison Square Garden in New York on November 15, 2025. Islam Makhachev defeated welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision, winning the 170-pound title and becoming a UFC champion in a second weight class. The judges scored every round 50-45.
Makhachev Takes the Welterweight Belt
Makhachev used takedowns and top control to limit Della Maddalena’s striking over five rounds. The unanimous decision gave the former lightweight champion a second UFC title and ended Della Maddalena’s reign at welterweight. The official scorecards were 50-45 for Makhachev on all three judges’ cards.
Shevchenko Retains in the Co-Main Event
Valentina Shevchenko also earned a 50-45 unanimous decision, defending her flyweight championship against former strawweight champion Zhang Weili. Shevchenko’s control and well-rounded attack kept Zhang from building the sustained offense needed to take the title.
Finishes Reshape the Welterweight Picture
Carlos Prates stopped former champion Leon Edwards by knockout in Round 2, while Michael Morales finished Sean Brady by TKO in the first round. Benoît Saint Denis needed only 16 seconds to knock out Beneil Dariush. Each finish gave its winner a strong case for a major next opportunity.
On the prelims, Bo Nickal rebounded with a third-round head-kick knockout of Rodolfo Vieira, and Erin Blanchfield submitted Tracy Cortez with a rear-naked choke in Round 2. The card also featured wins for Gregory Rodrigues, Ethyn Ewing, Kyle Daukaus, Pat Sabatini, Fatima Kline, Baisangur Susurkaev, and Matheus Camilo.
UFC 322’s title fights were defined by distance and control, while the undercard delivered fast finishes. Makhachev left New York with the welterweight championship, Shevchenko kept her flyweight belt, and the results set up a new group of contenders across both divisions.
