UFC President Dana White has officially confirmed that Jack della Maddalena will defend his welterweight championship against former lightweight King Islam Makhachev on UFC 322 on November 15 in Madison Square Garden. The Blockbuster card will also have a huge champion versus champion collision between Valentina Shevchenko and Zhang Weili, in addition to a welterweight confrontation between Leon Edwards and Carlos Prates. With multiple high-stakes matchups, UFC 322 is already invoiced as one of the most expected events of 2025.
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Della Maddalena vs Makhachev: A Showdown for the Ages
Jack della Maddalena, generally known as ‘JDM’, has made his first defending defense since the deportation of Belal Muhammad in May. Opposite him is Islam Makhachev, who has left his lightweight crown to get into weight and to chase two -division. The match is praised as a real collision of styles: Makhachev’s elite struggle and struggle against Della Maddalena’s sharp, clinical striking.
Prior to the fight, Makhachev made his intentions clear: “I trained for this opportunity for years. JDM is a great champion, but I will not be losing.” Both fans and experts are already debating whether the dominance of Makhachev will switch to the Welterweight division, or whether Della Maddalena will reinforce its regime with a determining victory.
Valentina Shevchenko vs Zhang Weili: Champion vs Champion
The Co-Main event brings a blockbuster as a flying weight Queen Valentina Shevchenko against Zhang Weili, who has left her stream weight title to chase history in a higher division. The matchup pits Shevchenko’s technical control against Zhang’s wild power and speed, with many who predict this could be the fight of the night.
“Zhang is an incredible athlete and I respect her skills,” said Shevchenko. “This will be a real test for both of us.” For Zhang, Victory would secure its place as a two-division champion, while Shevchenko wants to strengthen her dominance about another challenger.
Leon Edwards vs Carlos Prates: A Pivotal Welterweight Clash
The former Welterweight Champion Leon Edwards turns further excitement to the UFC 322 card and returns to the Octagon against rising competitor Carlos Prates. Edwards, enthusiastic to prove that he is still under the elite, will fight to reclaim the momentum after losing his belt. In the meantime, Prates regards this as the perfect opportunity to make an explanation against one of the most tested veterans of the division.
“Leon is a veteran, but my time is now,” said Prates. “I’m ready to show my skills on the biggest stage.” With the experience of Edwards against Prates’ hunger, this matchup can prove to be decisive in shaping the next wave of title candidates on 170 pounds.
Important details
- Event: UFC 322 in Madison Square Garden, New York
- Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
- Main event: Jack della Maddalena vs Islam Makhachev – Welterweight Title
- Co-Main event: Valentina Shevchenko vs Zhang Weili – Flyweight Title
- Fighted fight: Leon Edwards vs Carlos Prates – Welterweight division
Frequently asked questions
- When will UFC 322 take place?
- UFC 322 takes place on Saturday, November 15, 2025 in Madison Square Garden in New York.
- Who fights for the Welterweight title on UFC 322?
- Jack della Maddalena will defend his welterweight championship against former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.
- What other title fight is on the map?
- Valentina Shevchenko will defend her flying weight against Zhang Weili, who has left her straw weight title to go up in weight.
- What is the meaning of the movement of Zhang Weili?
- Zhang Weili strives to become a two -division champion by going from strom weight to flying weight to challenge Shevchenko.
- What other big fight is there?
- Former Welterweight Leon Edwards champion will be confronted with rising competitions Carlos Prates in a crucial matchup.
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