UFC 322: A Night of Great Hopes and Titans at Madison Square Garden

For Islam Makhachev, the upcoming fight is not only a test of his own abilities but also a desire to create an outstanding legacy. Having relinquished his lightweight title after four successful defenses, the Dagestani athlete decided to test his strength in the welterweight division, seeking to become a champion in two weight classes. With an impressive record of 27 wins and only one loss, Makhachev is on a stunning 15-fight winning streak. His exceptional wrestling skills and refined striking technique, developed under the tutelage of Javier Mendez and Khabib Nurmagomedov, have made him one of the most feared fighters in the world. The move to a new weight class was also necessitated by a change in champion: Makhachev did not want to face Belal Muhammad, his teammate, in the octagon. However, Jack Della Maddalena's victory opened the door for this exciting fight.

Jack Della Maddalena represents a new generation of welterweight fighters. The Australian, with a record of 18-2, is riding a phenomenal 18-fight win streak. Having won the title in a spectacular fight against Belal Muhammad at UFC 315, he is preparing for the first defense, which could be the most challenging of his career. Maddalena is known for his top-level boxing, ability to apply pressure, and deliver precise, devastating strikes. He is so confident in his abilities that he has already stated that Islam's style will be an easier challenge for him than Muhammad's.

The upcoming fight promises to be a classic clash of styles: Makhachev's outstanding grappling against Maddalena's elite boxing. Will the Australian be able to keep the fight on his feet and take advantage of his striking? Or will the Russian fighter be able to take the fight to his home turf and add another stoppage victory to his resume? Despite the fact that bookmakers consider Makhachev the favorite, many experts, including Khabib Nurmagomedov, note the danger of the Australian as the most serious opponent for Islam.

The UFC 322 tournament promises to be one of the most exciting events of the year. In addition to the main fight of the evening, viewers can expect another title fight: Valentina Shevchenko will defend her flyweight belt against Weili Zhan, who is moving up from minimum weight for a historic opportunity. In addition, former welterweight champion Leon Edwards will return to the arena for a meeting with Carlos Prates. Tickets for the UFC 322 title fight between Della Maddalena and Makhachev at Madison Square Garden are available for purchase on our website.