Australia's Jack Della Maddalena defends his UFC Welterweight title for the first time this Saturday when he collides with former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in the main event of UFC 322. The streaking fighters meet under the lights at the iconic Madison Square Garden as the UFC makes its traditional November berth in New York City. Pound-for-pound star Islam Makhachev has moved up to welterweight, having dominated the 155-pound class in recent times. The Dagestani wrestler had hinted at moving up from 155 pounds for a while and now challenges for the welterweight crown against the new champion Della Maddalena. Islam Makhachev is the bookmakers' runaway favorite for what promises to be a fantastic and roaring close to the night's actions.
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Jack Della Maddalena vs Islam Makhachev Fight Details
- Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
- Time: 23:30 ET
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, USA
Where to Watch Jack Della Maddalena vs Islam Makhachev Live on TV or Stream
| Country | TV Channel/Stream |
|---|---|
| UK | PPV |
| US | PPV |
| Canada | PPV |
| South Africa | Supersport |
Jack Della Maddalena vs Islam Makhachev Fight Preview
Jack Della Maddalena: form and statistics
The 29-year-old Aussie was pulled from a match-up with former champion Leon Edwards to face Belal Muhammad for the UFC Welterweight gold in May. "JDM" clinched the title with his sixteenth consecutive MMA victory, wrapping the decision in what was the fight of the Night. Jack Della Maddalena has been flawless since his 2022 debut in the promotion, stacking up several performance and Fight of the Night awards on his way to the welterweight title. The Dana White Contender Series graduate is the best welterweight on the planet and number eight in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. A classic "Jack of all trades," "JDM" can strike, grapple, and has insane conditioning. Against Muhammad for the 170-pound strap, he seemed to get better and fresher as their fight dragged into the championship rounds.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 29
- Height: 5'11"
- Reach: 73"
- Weight: 170 lbs (77kg)
- Record: 18-2
Islam Makhachev: form and statistics
A finishing machine, Islam Makhachev is arguably the best UFC fighter in the world at the moment. With fifteen consecutive wins in the lightweight class, the 34-year-old Russian is the best UFC lightweight of all time. His stats speak volumes: most lightweight wins, most consecutive title defenses, longest win streak, and second-longest win streak in the entire UFC promotion. Since picking up the lightweight title with a submission of Charles Oliveira, the former combat sambo world champion has defended the title with three finishes and one decision. Having utterly dominated his division despite struggling with some weight issues, Islam Makhachev vacated the title for a joust for the welterweight crown.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 34
- Height: 5'10"
- Reach: 70"
- Weight: 170 lbs (77kg)
- Record: 27-1
Jack Della Maddalena vs Islam Makhachev Fight Prediction
With both fighters being incredibly dominant in their divisions, this fight looks like an interesting and exciting matchup. Islam Makhachev has proven to be a beast on the canvas, claiming 13 career submissions, including 3 in his last 5. Highly underrated is Makhachev's striking, dispatching Alexander Volkanovski with a head kick in 2023, for example. JDM may not be an elite power puncher or boxer, but he can fight, whether on the floor or standing. A natural welterweight, he must leverage his size to keep the fight going to the later rounds, where his conditioning can give him a better chance. While the bookies have overwhelmingly gone for Islam Makhachev to win, we go for over 2.5 rounds.
Jack Della Maddalena vs Islam Makhachev Betting Odds
| Bookmakers | Over 2.5 | Under 4.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.50 | 1.68 |
| 1xBet | 1.49 | 1.65 |
| Betway | 1.49 | 1.65 |
