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Islam Makhachev really enjoys fighting at welterweight.
On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss what’s next for Makhachev and #JDM after their headliner at Madison Square Garden. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Valentina Shevchenko and Zhang Weili after the women’s flyweight champ’s successful title defense in the co-main event,
UFC 322 was advertised as the biggest card of the year. In many ways, it fulfilled that status. Islam Makhachev achieved greatness, and Valentina Shevchenko bulletproofed her case as a legend. The main card also delivered three thunderous knockouts.
New UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev made it look easy Saturday night with a unanimous decision win (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) over Jack Della Maddalena in
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UFC 322 Report: Where do Islam Makhachev and Valentina Shevchenko rank all-time after title wins?
Nope. Two days out from UFC 322, Ewing gets the call to replace an injured Cody Haddon and fight the undefeated Malcolm Wellmaker, one of the most hyped prospects at 135 pounds. The bout was bumped up to featherweight, Ewing hit the mark, and following a whirlwind 48 hours, he ended up fighting AND WINNING at a sold-out Madison Square Garden.
Islam Makhachev is a champion with values. Makhachev (28-1) became a two-division champion on Saturday by dominating Jack Della Maddalena to win the welterweight title at UFC 322. Makhachev and his mentor,
Islam Makhachev is officially a welterweight after making weight for his UFC 322 title shot against Jack Della Maddalena.
The stage is set for UFC 322, headlined by the welterweight title bout between Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev, on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 (11/15/25) at Madison Square Garden in New York City.