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UFC 322

UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. It took place on November 15, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City and was branded as VeChain UFC 322 for sponsorship reasons. The event featured a welterweight title main event between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev.

Background

UFC 322 was a numbered UFC pay-per-view event announced for Madison Square Garden in New York City. Official UFC and ESPN listings used the title Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev and noted the event’s sponsor branding.

Fight card

The headline bouts were Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev and Valentina Shevchenko vs. Zhang Weili. Reporting on the event also listed additional bouts on the main card and prelims.

Broadcast and attendance

ESPN materials stated that the main card aired on ESPN pay-per-view, with prelims and early prelims on ESPN platforms and Disney+ in some markets. UFC’s event page listed ticket availability for the show.

Venue

Madison Square Garden hosted the event in Manhattan, New York City. The venue is one of the UFC’s regular major-event locations in the United States.

Key facts

  • The main event was Jack Della Maddalena defending the welterweight title against Islam Makhachev.
  • The co-main event featured Valentina Shevchenko defending the women's flyweight title against Zhang Weili.
  • The event took place on November 15, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
  • The event was also marketed as VeChain UFC 322 for sponsorship reasons.
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Canadian context

UFC events are widely broadcast and followed in Canada, and Canadian fans could watch UFC 322 through UFC/ESPN distribution depending on local rights and providers.

Frequently asked questions

What is UFC 322?
UFC 322 was a UFC mixed martial arts event held on November 15, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Who headlined UFC 322?
The main event was Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title.
Who fought in the co-main event?
Valentina Shevchenko defended the women’s flyweight title against Zhang Weili.
Where was UFC 322 held?
The event took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, United States.
Was UFC 322 sponsored?
Yes. It was branded as VeChain UFC 322 for sponsorship reasons.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFC_322
    Supports: Event name, branding, date, and venue.
  2. UFC — https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-322
    Supports: Official event title, date, location, and sponsorship branding.
  3. Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/article/ufc-322-start-time-full-152900110.html
    Supports: Main event, co-main event, and fight card details.
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mma/fightcenter/_/id/600055729/league/ufc
    Supports: Event date and venue.
  5. ESPN Press Room — https://espnpressroom.com/press-release/ufc-322-della-maddalena-vs-makhachev-saturday-nov-15/
    Supports: Official broadcast timing and event title.
  6. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mma/ufc/story/_/id/46933926/ufc-322-how-watch-jack-della-maddalena-vs-islam-makhachev-fight-card
    Supports: Main event, co-main event, and broadcast details.