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UFC 322

UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

UFC 322 was a mixed martial arts event held on November 15, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, headlined by a welterweight title fight between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev.

What it is

UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev was a numbered pay-per-view card produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. It was also branded as VeChain UFC 322 for sponsorship reasons. The event took place at Madison Square Garden, a regular major-event venue for the UFC.

Key details

The main event saw Jack Della Maddalena defend the welterweight title against Islam Makhachev. The co-main event featured Valentina Shevchenko defending the women's flyweight title against Zhang Weili. The main card aired on ESPN pay-per-view, with prelims on ESPN platforms and Disney+ in some markets.

Why it matters

UFC 322 was a major title doubleheader at a historic venue. Canadian fans could watch through UFC/ESPN distribution depending on local rights and providers, reflecting the sport's broad following in Canada.

In short

  • UFC 322 took place on November 15, 2025, at Madison Square Garden.
  • Main event: Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title.
  • Co-main event: Valentina Shevchenko vs. Zhang Weili for the women's flyweight title.
  • Sponsored as VeChain UFC 322.
Canadian angle

UFC events are widely broadcast and followed in Canada, and Canadian fans could watch UFC 322 through UFC/ESPN distribution depending on local rights and providers.

Quick questions

What is UFC 322?
UFC 322 was a UFC mixed martial arts event held on November 15, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Who headlined UFC 322?
The main event was Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title.
Was UFC 322 sponsored?
Yes. It was branded as VeChain UFC 322 for sponsorship reasons.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFC_322
    Supports: Event name, branding, date, and venue.
  2. UFC — https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-322
    Supports: Official event title, date, location, and sponsorship branding.
  3. Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/article/ufc-322-start-time-full-152900110.html
    Supports: Main event, co-main event, and fight card details.
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mma/fightcenter/_/id/600055729/league/ufc
    Supports: Event date and venue.
  5. ESPN Press Room — https://espnpressroom.com/press-release/ufc-322-della-maddalena-vs-makhachev-saturday-nov-15/
    Supports: Official broadcast timing and event title.
  6. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mma/ufc/story/_/id/46933926/ufc-322-how-watch-jack-della-maddalena-vs-islam-makhachev-fight-card
    Supports: Main event, co-main event, and broadcast details.