UFC 322 Results: Islam Makhachev Crowned Welterweight Champion in Dominant Display

In a historic night at Madison Square Garden, Islam Makhachev cemented his status as one of the sport’s all-time greats, capturing the UFC welterweight championship with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322. The event, officially branded as VeChain UFC 322 for sponsorship reasons, saw Makhachev become a two-division champion while Valentina Shevchenko delivered a masterclass in the co-main event, sweeping scorecards against Zhang Weili in a champion versus champion superfight.

UFC 322: OFFICIAL RESULTS

Date: November 15, 2025
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York City

MAIN CARD

• Welterweight Title Main Event: Islam Makhachev def. Jack Della Maddalena (c) via Unanimous Decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
• Women’s Flyweight Title Co-Main Event: Valentina Shevchenko (c) def. Zhang Weili via Unanimous Decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
• Welterweight: Michael Morales def. Sean Brady via TKO (Punches) at 3:27 of Round 1
• Welterweight: Carlos Prates def. Leon Edwards via KO (Punches) at 1:28 of Round 2
• Catchweight (157.2 lb): Benoît Saint Denis def. Beneil Dariush via KO (Punches) at 0:16 of Round 1

PRELIMINARY CARD

• Middleweight: Bo Nickal def. Rodolfo Vieira via KO (Head Kick) at 2:24 of Round 3
• Middleweight: Gregory Rodrigues def. Roman Kopylov via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
• Women’s Flyweight: Erin Blanchfield def. Tracy Cortez via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 4:44 of Round 2
• Featherweight: Ethyn Ewing def. Malcolm Wellmaker via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

EARLY PRELIMINARY CARD

• Middleweight: Kyle Daukaus def. Gerald Meerschaert via Submission (Brabo Choke) at 0:50 of Round 1
• Featherweight: Pat Sabatini def. Chepe Mariscal via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Women’s Strawweight: Fatima Kline def. Angela Hill via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
• Middleweight: Baisangur Susurkaev def. Eric McConico via KO (Punch) at 1:38 of Round 3
• Lightweight: Matheus Camilo def. Viacheslav Borshchev via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

BONUS AWARDS ($50,000)

• Performance of the Night: Michael Morales, Carlos Prates, Benoît Saint Denis, Bo Nickal
• Fight of the Night: Not awarded

Main Card Recap

Makhachev’s Welterweight Domination

Islam Makhachev (25-1) put on a grappling clinic against defending champion Jack Della Maddalena (18-3), earning identical 50-45 scorecards from all three judges. The former lightweight champion repeatedly took the fight to the ground, neutralising Della Maddalena’s dangerous striking and controlling every round of the contest. Makhachev becomes only the fifth fighter in UFC history to hold championships in two weight classes simultaneously.

Shevchenko’s Technical Masterpiece

Valentina Shevchenko (24-4-1) delivered one of the finest performances of her career, shutting out strawweight champion Zhang Weili (25-4) with three 50-45 scorecards. “Bullet” utilised her superior footwork and distance management to pick apart Weili over five rounds, successfully defending her flyweight title in the process. The victory strengthens Shevchenko’s claim as the greatest women’s flyweight in MMA history.

Welterweight Knockouts Steal the Show

The welterweight division delivered spectacular finishes as Michael Morales (17-0) remained undefeated with a first-round TKO of Sean Brady at 3:27, while Carlos Prates (19-1) stunned former champion Leon Edwards with a second-round KO at 1:28. Both knockout artists earned Performance of the Night bonuses for their efforts.

Saint Denis’ Record-Setting Finish

Benoît Saint Denis (15-2-1) needed just 16 seconds to dispatch Beneil Dariush (24-7-1) in their catchweight bout, earning a Performance of the Night bonus for the fastest finish of the evening. The French special forces veteran continues his ascent up the lightweight rankings with his fourth consecutive knockout victory.

Preliminary Card Highlights

Nickal’s Head Kick Heroics

Bo Nickal (6-0) delivered a spectacular third-round head kick knockout against BJJ world champion Rodolfo Vieira at 2:24 of the final round. The finish earned Nickal a Performance of the Night bonus and maintained his perfect professional record.

Rodrigues Outduels Kopylov

Gregory Rodrigues (16-5) earned a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Roman Kopylov (12-3) in a back-and-forth middleweight battle. Scores read 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28 for the Brazilian contender.

Blanchfield’s Submission Showcase

Erin Blanchfield (13-2) rebounded from her recent title shot disappointment with a second-round rear-naked choke submission of Tracy Cortez at 4:44. The victory reestablishes Blanchfield as a top contender in the flyweight division.

Early Preliminary Card Results

The early prelims featured several standout performances, including Kyle Daukaus’s (13-4) lightning-fast 50-second brabo choke submission of Gerald Meerschaert, and Fatima Kline’s (9-0) unanimous decision victory over veteran Angela Hill in a strawweight contest. Baisangur Susurkaev (8-0) also impressed with a third-round knockout of Eric McConico at 1:38.

Bonus Awards

UFC officials awarded four Performance of the Night bonuses worth $50,000 each to:

• Michael Morales
• Carlos Prates
• Benoît Saint Denis
• Bo Nickal

Notably, no Fight of the Night bonus was awarded for the November 15, 2025, event.

Conclusion: A Night of Championship Glory

UFC 322 will be remembered as the night Islam Makhachev achieved two-division champion status and Valentina Shevchenko reinforced her flyweight dominance. With spectacular knockouts throughout the card and several contenders making strong statements, the event sets up numerous compelling matchups heading into 2026. Makhachev’s welterweight triumph in particular opens the door for potential superfights across multiple weight classes, ensuring the UFC’s final Madison Square Garden event of 2025 delivered memorable moments that will shape the promotion’s future.

UFC 322 Quick Results