Islam Makhachev secured the UFC welterweight championship with a unanimous decision victory over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322, earning a 50-45 score from all three judges. This result not only gave Makhachev his second UFC title, but also placed him among a select group of fighters who have won championships in multiple divisions. The win makes Makhachev the 11th multi-division champion in UFC history and ties Anderson Silva’s record for longest UFC winning streak at 16 years.
Della Maddalena suffered her first loss since 2016, ending her 18-game winning streak. Makhachev has stated that he intends to attend next summer’s UFC event at the White House, depending on his fitness. In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko successfully defended her UFC flyweight title against Zhang Weili by unanimous decision, with all judges scoring the bout 50-45 in her favor.
Shevchenko’s dominant performance marked her 11th UFC title win, tying Amanda Nunes for the most in women’s UFC history. Zhang Weili’s defeat was her first since 2021 and she will now consider her future before trying for the title again.
Michael Morales extended his undefeated professional record to 19-0 with a first-round TKO over Sean Brady. Morales is now 7-0 in the UFC and continues to build momentum as one of the rising contenders in the welterweight division.
Carlos Prates won by knockout over former champion Leon Edwards, giving Edwards his first KO loss in 14 years. The result marks Edwards’ third straight defeat, further affecting his recent divisional win streak.
In a quick finish, Benoit Saint-Denis stopped Beneil Dariush just 16 seconds into their bout, becoming the first fighter in over two years to finish Dariush. Saint-Denis’ performance demonstrated his ability to make an immediate impact at the highest level.
Dariush’s loss to Saint-Denis means he has now been beaten in three of his last four fights, all by knockout or TKO. This recent run marks a difficult stretch for the former lightweight.
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Published on:
November 16, 2025
