The UFC is set to make a massive comeback at Madison Square Garden, showcasing one of its most ambitious cards ever.
Fans will witness two championship super fights, bringing together some of the most dominant and exciting athletes in mixed martial arts.
A Historic Night of Dual UFC Title Fights
Main Event: A Welterweight Showdown With High Stakes
The headline fight features UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena, who is preparing for his toughest test yet. Standing across from him is former lightweight king Islam Makhachev, who is moving up in weight after vacating his 155-lb title.
Makhachev enters this matchup with the goal of becoming a two-division UFC champion, making this a must-watch clash between two elite fighters.
Co-Main Event: Shevchenko and Zhang Collide in a Super Fight
The co-main event brings together two of the world’s most respected women fighters.
Valentina Shevchenko, the reigning UFC flyweight champion and No. 1 women’s pound-for-pound athlete, will defend her belt against Zhang Weili, the No. 2 ranked pound-for-pound star and former two-time strawweight champion. Zhang aims to join the exclusive list of fighters who have held UFC titles in two weight divisions.
Event Schedule & Broadcast Details
VeChain UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev is scheduled for Saturday, November 15, at Madison Square Garden, New York City.
- Early Prelims: 6pm ET / 3pm PT on ESPN+, Disney+, and UFC Fight Pass
- Prelims: 8pm ET / 5pm PT on ESPNNEWS, ESPN Deportes, Disney+, and simulcast on ESPN+ in English and Spanish
- Main Card: 10pm ET / 7pm PT, available live on PPV
Live results, backstage reactions, and post-fight breakdowns will be updated throughout the event.
Featured Main Card Matchups
Beneil Dariush vs. Benoît Saint Denis
Opening the main card is an intense lightweight matchup.
Beneil Dariush (23-6-1), the No. 9 ranked contender from California, faces France’s rising talent Benoît Saint Denis (15-3, 1 NC), currently ranked No. 13. Both fighters bring a high-paced, aggressive style that promises a thrilling start to the night.
Leon Edwards vs. Carlos Prates
Former welterweight champion Leon Edwards (22-5, 1 NC) aims to climb back toward title contention. He will meet Brazilian standout Carlos Prates (22-7), who has surged into the rankings at No. 9. This matchup could dramatically shift the welterweight title picture.
Sean Brady vs. Michael Morales
The welterweight division continues heating up as Sean Brady (18-1), ranked second in the world, takes on undefeated phenom Michael Morales (18-0).
Morales, representing Ecuador and fighting out of Mexico, brings an unbroken record and explosive skill set into a high-pressure bout.
Co-Main Event Breakdown: Shevchenko vs. Weili
Valentina Shevchenko (25-4-1) looks to reinforce her legendary status with another dominant title defense. Meanwhile, Zhang Weili (26-3) hopes to make history by capturing another UFC belt.
Their contrasting styles, elite technique, and championship pedigree make this one of the biggest women’s fights ever held at MSG.
Main Event Breakdown: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev
In the night’s most anticipated fight, Jack Della Maddalena (18-2) defends his welterweight title for the first time. Islam Makhachev (27-1), widely regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world, seeks to claim a second world title after relinquishing his lightweight belt earlier this year.
This matchup blends striking finesse, grappling excellence, and championship-level intensity.
UFC 322 promises to be a historic night filled with elite championship clashes, rising contenders, and unforgettable action at Madison Square Garden.
With two massive title fights—Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev and Shevchenko vs. Weili—alongside stacked main-card bouts, fans can expect one of the most memorable UFC events of the year.
