The UFC has officially confirmed its return to Madison Square Garden for UFC 322 on Saturday, November 15, 2025, marking one of the promotion’s biggest events of the year. The card will feature two championship bouts, several ranked-contender matchups, and a collection of rising prospects that highlight the organization’s depth heading into 2026.

The main event will see Jack Della Maddalena defend his welterweight championship against former lightweight king Islam Makhachev, who vacated his 155-pound title to chase history as a potential two-division champion. Makhachev’s move up in weight has been one of the most discussed developments of the year, and his meeting with Della Maddalena immediately headlines what is expected to be another sell-out at “The World’s Most Famous Arena.”

In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko will put her women’s flyweight title on the line against Zhang Weili, who has vacated her strawweight belt to pursue a second championship. The bout represents a rare champion-versus-champion clash and brings together two of the most dominant women in the sport’s modern era.

UFC President Dana White called the dual-title lineup “exactly the kind of card New York deserves,” adding that Madison Square Garden continues to host some of the company’s most memorable nights.

Below is the currently announced fight card for UFC 322. All bouts are subject to change pending commission approval and final bout agreements.

Main Card (Pay-Per-View)

Jack Della Maddalena (c) vs. Islam Makhachev — Welterweight Title

Valentina Shevchenko (c) vs. Zhang Weili — Women’s Flyweight Title

Leon Edwards vs. Carlos Prates — Welterweight

Sean Brady vs. Michael Morales — Welterweight

Bo Nickal vs. Rodolfo Vieira — Middleweight

Preliminary Card (FX / ESPN+)

Beneil Dariush vs. Benoît Saint-Denis — Lightweight

Roman Kopylov vs. Gregory Rodrigues — Middleweight

Erin Blanchfield vs. Tracy Cortez — Women’s Flyweight

Malcolm Wellmaker vs. Cody Haddon — Bantamweight

Kyle Daukaus vs. Gerald Meerschaert — Middleweight

Pat Sabatini vs. Chepe Mariscal — Featherweight

Angela Hill vs. Fatima Kline — Women’s Strawweight

Baisangur Susurkaev vs. Eric McConico — Middleweight

Event Information

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025

Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York City

Prelims: 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT (FX & ESPN+)

Main Card: 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT (Pay-Per-View)

UFC 322 will serve as the promotion’s final major pay-per-view event before the holiday season, and early projections suggest it could rival the record-setting gates of previous Madison Square Garden shows. Beyond the two title fights, the card features returning former champion Leon Edwards, surging contenders such as Sean Brady and Michael Morales, and a high-level grappling showcase between Bo Nickal and Rodolfo Vieira that promises to captivate technical fans.

For Makhachev, victory would place him among an elite group of fighters who have held belts in multiple weight classes — joining names like Georges St-Pierre, Conor McGregor, Daniel Cormier, and Amanda Nunes. For Della Maddalena, the fight represents his first title defense and a chance to solidify his position as the UFC’s next major global star.

The Shevchenko-Weili matchup brings its own historical significance. Both women have dominated their divisions for years, and the meeting of their skill sets — Weili’s speed and pressure against Shevchenko’s precision and counter-striking — could determine the best female fighter of the modern era.

While the remainder of the lineup continues to develop, UFC 322 already carries the ingredients of a landmark event: star power, championship stakes, and a deep supporting cast.

Disclaimer: All matchups and scheduling information are accurate as of official announcement but remain subject to change based on injuries, regulatory approval, or updated bout agreements.