Get ready for a night of history-making fights, because UFC is back at Madison Square Garden with a card that’s nothing short of legendary. But here’s where it gets controversial: Can welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena truly fend off the relentless challenge of former lightweight champ Islam Makhachev in the main event? And this is the part most people miss—the co-main event features a clash of titans as the No. 1 ranked women’s pound-for-pound fighter, Valentina Shevchenko, defends her flyweight title against the equally formidable No. 2 contender, Zhang Weili. This isn’t just a fight; it’s a battle of eras and styles that could redefine the sport.
VeChain UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs Makhachev goes down on Saturday, November 15, at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City. The main card kicks off at 10 pm ET/7 pm PT on ESPN+ PPV, but the action starts much earlier. Prelims will be available on ESPNNEWS, ESPN Deportes, and Disney+, simulcast in English and Spanish on ESPN+ at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT. For the die-hard fans, the early prelims begin at 6 pm ET/3 pm PT on ESPN+, Disney+, and UFC FIGHT PASS. Mark your calendars—this is one event you won’t want to miss.
Here’s the twist: While the title bouts are scheduled for five rounds, every other fight is a fast-paced three-rounder, ensuring non-stop action from start to finish. But let’s dive into the weigh-in results, where the first battle of wills takes place on the scales.
MAIN CARD
- Main Event - Welterweight Title Bout: Jack Della Maddalena (170 lbs) vs Islam Makhachev (170 lbs)
- Co-Main Event - Women’s Flyweight Title Bout: Valentina Shevchenko (124.6 lbs) vs Zhang Weili (124.6 lbs)
Saturday’s Full Fight Card Preview
- Welterweight Bout: Sean Brady (169.4 lbs) vs Michael Morales (170.6 lbs)
- Welterweight Bout: Leon Edwards (170 lbs) vs Carlos Prates (169.6 lbs)
- Lightweight Bout: Beneil Dariush (155.6 lbs) vs Benoît Saint Denis (155.6 lbs)
PRELIMS
- Middleweight Bout: Bo Nickal (185.8 lbs) vs Rodolfo Vieira (186 lbs)
- Middleweight Bout: Roman Kopylov (185.2 lbs) vs Gregory Rodrigues (185.8 lbs)
Early Prelims
- Women’s Flyweight Bout: Erin Blanchfield (125.8 lbs) vs Tracy Cortez
- Bantamweight Bout: Malcolm Wellmaker (143.6 lbs) vs Ethyn Ewing
Controversial Question: With Makhachev moving up a weight class, does this give Della Maddalena the edge, or will Makhachev’s dominance translate regardless of division? And can Shevchenko maintain her reign against Zhang’s relentless pressure? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—this is one discussion you won’t want to sit out.
Don’t miss a single moment of VeChain UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs Makhachev, live from Madison Square Garden. Early prelims start at 6 pm ET/3 pm PT, followed by the prelims at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT, and the main card live on PPV at 10 pm ET/7 pm PT. Will you be watching? The countdown is on!
