UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev
United States
Main Card • Final
Russia
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Australia
Kyrgyzstan
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
China
Ecuador
R1, 3:27
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R2, 1:28
Performance of the Night
England
France
R1, 0:16
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R3, 2:24
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:44
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 0:50
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 1:38
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Title Bout
Title Bout
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded for this event.
Performance of the Night: Michael Morales, Carlos Prates, Benoît Saint Denis, and Bo Nickal each collected $50,000 for sensational knockout stoppages.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $1,500,000 | — | — | $1,500,000 | |
| LOSS | $500,000 | — | — | $500,000 | |
| WIN | $600,000 | — | — | $600,000 | |
| LOSS | $500,000 | — | — | $500,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $250,000 | |
| LOSS | $90,000 | — | — | $90,000 | |
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | $50,000 | $180,000 | |
| LOSS | $250,000 | — | — | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $85,000 | $85,000 | $50,000 | $250,000 | |
| LOSS | $120,000 | — | — | $90,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | $50,000 | $170,000 | |
| LOSS | $38,000 | — | — | $38,000 | |
| WIN | $55,000 | $55,000 | — | $110,000 | |
| LOSS | $42,000 | — | — | $42,000 | |
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | — | $130,000 | |
| LOSS | $46,000 | — | — | $46,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $38,000 | $38,000 | — | $76,000 | |
| LOSS | $58,000 | — | — | $58,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | — | $72,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $85,000 | — | — | $85,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $32,000 | — | — | $32,000 |
*Purses and payout estimates represent contract disclosures, athletic commission standards, and confirmed UFC bonus awards. Beneil Dariush was fined 25% of his base purse ($30,000) for missing weight at 157.2 lbs, which was directly transferred to Benoît Saint Denis.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 322
Islam Makhachev joined the exclusive roster of two-division champions in UFC history, defeating Jack Della Maddalena via 50-45 unanimous decision to claim the undisputed welterweight belt.
UFC 322 generated $13,624,189 across 20,664 fans at Madison Square Garden, ranking among the highest-grossing sporting events in arena history.
Islam Makhachev controlled Jack Della Maddalena for 18 minutes and 10 seconds, recording one of the highest control time totals in 5-round title history.
Valentina Shevchenko secured her 10th UFC championship fight victory, blanking two-time strawweight champion Zhang Weili on all scorecards (50-45 x3).
The co-main event marked only the fourth champion-versus-champion superfight in UFC women’s history, pitting the flyweight and strawweight champions head-to-head.
Benoît Saint Denis knocked out Beneil Dariush in just 16 seconds of Round 1, logging the fastest finish of his UFC career and earning Performance of the Night.
Ecuadorian powerhouse Michael Morales improved to 19-0 with an explosive first-round TKO over perennial top contender Sean Brady.
Carlos Prates collected his fourth straight UFC knockout victory, putting away former welterweight champion Leon Edwards with punches at 1:28 of Round 2.
Wrestling standout Bo Nickal secured his first career head-kick knockout inside the Octagon, stopping ADCC world champion Rodolfo Vieira in Round 3.
Kyle Daukaus submitted UFC submission record-holder Gerald Meerschaert via Brabo choke in just 50 seconds of the opening frame.
Pat Sabatini controlled Chepe Mariscal for 10 minutes and 37 seconds while landing 7 takedowns to sweep all three scorecards 30-27.
New York native Fatima Kline advanced to 9-0 by landing 115 significant strikes over veteran Angela Hill in a unanimous decision sweep.
When and where did UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev take place?
UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev took place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.
Who won the main event between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev?
Islam Makhachev defeated Jack Della Maddalena via unanimous decision (50–45, 50–45, 50–45) over five rounds to win the undisputed UFC Welterweight Championship.
Did Islam Makhachev become a two-division champion at UFC 322?
Yes. Having previously vacated his lightweight championship title to move up to 170 pounds, Makhachev’s victory over Della Maddalena made him an undisputed two-division UFC champion.
Who won the co-main event between Valentina Shevchenko and Zhang Weili?
Flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko retained her title by defeating strawweight champion Zhang Weili via unanimous decision (50–45, 50–45, 50–45).
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 322?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Michael Morales, Carlos Prates, Benoît Saint Denis, and Bo Nickal. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC 322?
UFC 322 drew a sold-out crowd of 20,664 fans and generated an arena gate of $13,624,189 at Madison Square Garden.
How fast did Benoît Saint Denis knock out Beneil Dariush?
Benoît Saint Denis stopped Beneil Dariush in just 16 seconds of Round 1 via punches, claiming Performance of the Night honors.
How did Carlos Prates defeat former champion Leon Edwards?
Carlos Prates knocked out former welterweight king Leon Edwards with punches at 1:28 of Round 2, extending his streak of stoppage victories.
How did Michael Morales defeat Sean Brady?
Michael Morales landed heavy punches to drop and finish top-ranked contender Sean Brady via TKO at 3:27 of Round 1, improving his record to 19-0.
How did Bo Nickal defeat Rodolfo Vieira?
Bo Nickal dropped jiu-jitsu legend Rodolfo Vieira with a flush head kick and follow-up punches at 2:24 of Round 3 to remain undefeated.
How quickly did Kyle Daukaus submit Gerald Meerschaert?
Kyle Daukaus locked in a Brabo choke submission in just 50 seconds of Round 1 against veteran submission specialist Gerald Meerschaert.
Why did Beneil Dariush vs. Benoît Saint Denis take place at catchweight?
Beneil Dariush weighed in at 157.2 pounds, 1.2 pounds over the lightweight non-title limit. He was fined 25% of his purse, which was given to Saint Denis, and the bout proceeded at a 157.2-pound catchweight.
Who called the fights for UFC 322?
The broadcast booth featured play-by-play announcer Jon Anik alongside color analysts Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer serving as the Octagon announcer.
Where was UFC 322 broadcast?
In the United States, the main card aired live on Pay-Per-View, while preliminary bouts were broadcast across ESPNEWS and streamed on ESPN+.
How many fights took place on the UFC 322 card?
UFC 322 featured a total of 14 professional bouts across three tiers: 5 main card fights, 4 preliminary card matchups, and 5 early preliminary bouts.
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