Islam Makhachev to Main Event at UFC 322 in New York

Islam Makhachev is preparing for a new important test in his career. The former UFC lightweight champion (27-1) will fight current welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena (18-2). Their confrontation will headline the UFC 322 tournament, which will take place on November 15 at the famous Madison Square Garden arena in New York.

For Makhachev, this fight will not only be an opportunity to remind people of himself, but also a chance to cement his status as a versatile fighter who can confidently compete in fights with champions of other weight categories. Australian Jack Della Maddalena is known for his aggressive striking technique, which makes the upcoming fight even more tense and unpredictable.

Preparation for the tournament is underway in a strict regime: the Dagestani athlete has already spent several weeks in a training camp and continues to improve his form. At the same time, he assesses his opponent as a serious threat, understanding that there are no weak champions in the UFC. This attitude promises to bring the upcoming fight to the highest level of tension and spectacle.

The fight in New York is expected to attract the attention of fans around the world and will become one of the main events of 2025 in the world of mixed martial arts. For fans, this is a chance to see two different schools of thought collide — Makhachev's wrestling dominance and Maddalena's striking power.

Tickets for the UFC 322 title fight, Maddalena vs Makhachev are now available and can be purchased on our website.