Get ready, fight fans! UFC 322 is shaping up to be an absolute barnburner, with two massive title fights headlining the event in New York City. It seems Dana White and the UFC matchmakers are pulling out all the stops to deliver a night of unforgettable action. We’re talking about some serious pound-for-pound talent stepping into the Octagon, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
First up, we’ve got the highly anticipated clash between newly crowned welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena and the formidable former lightweight king, Islam Makhachev. Della Maddalena, fresh off his impressive victory over Belal Muhammad at UFC 315, is looking to defend his title for the first time. Many, including former champion Robert Whittaker, are backing Della Maddalena to “stop the train” that is Makhachev’s two-division title ambition [1]. Makhachev, on the other hand, has been eyeing a move to welterweight for a while, and his trainer, the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov, even called Della Maddalena the toughest opponent Makhachev could face [2]. This fight is a true test of wills and skill, with both fighters having a lot to prove.
But wait, there’s more! The co-main event features a women’s flyweight title showdown that has fans buzzing: Valentina Shevchenko against Zhang Weili. Zhang, who recently vacated her strawweight title, is making the jump to flyweight to challenge the dominant Shevchenko. “Bullet” Shevchenko is coming off a strong win at UFC 315 and is widely considered one of the most dominant flyweights in UFC history. Zhang, a two-time strawweight champion, has been on a tear, cleaning out her division and now seeking to join the elite few who have held titles in multiple weight classes. This is a fight between two absolute powerhouses, and it’s bound to be a classic.
UFC 322 is set to go down on November 15th in New York City. Beyond the main and co-main events, there’s also a compelling welterweight bout between former champion Leon Edwards and rising contender Carlos Prates. With so much talent on display, UFC 322 promises to be a night that fight fans won’t soon forget. Make sure you don’t miss it!
External Links:
[1] Yahoo Sports: ‘Stop the train’: Jack Della Maddalena tipped to derail Islam Makhachev’s two-division title ambitions – https://sports.yahoo.com/article/stop-train-jack-della-maddalena-055118123.html
[2] UFC.com: Dana White Announces Title Fights For UFC 321 And UFC 322 – https://www.ufc.com/news/dana-white-announces-title-fights-ufc-321-and-ufc-322