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    UFC 322: Jack Della Maddalena vs Islam Makhachev – Betting Odds, Fight Time & How To Watch

    Islam Makhachev moves up to challenge Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC welterweight championship at Madison Square Garden on November 15.
    Sebastian BergmanBy Updated:No Comments5 Mins Read
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    TLDR

    • Islam Makhachev (-305) faces Jack Della Maddalena (+245) for the welterweight championship at UFC 322 on November 15 at Madison Square Garden
    • Makhachev rides a 15-fight UFC winning streak and moves up from lightweight where he vacated his title, attempting to become UFC’s 11th two-weight champion
    • Della Maddalena defends his welterweight belt with an 18-fight winning streak after defeating Belal Muhammad in May 2025
    • Co-main event features Valentina Shevchenko (-135) vs Zhang Weili (+115) for the women’s flyweight championship
    • Fight time is 10 p.m. ET for main card, with prelims at 8 p.m. ET and early prelims at 6 p.m. ET

    Fight Time and Viewing Information

    Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
    Location: Madison Square Garden, New York
    Start Times by Timezone:
    • Early Prelims: 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. GMT
    • Prelims: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT / 1 a.m. GMT
    • Main Card: 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT / 3 a.m. GMT
    • Main Event Walkouts: Approximately 11:30 p.m. ET
    TV and Streaming:
    • Early Prelims: ESPN+, Disney+, FX
    • Prelims: ESPN+, Disney+, FX, ESPNEWS
    • Main Card: ESPN+ Pay-Per-View

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    Jack Della Maddalena vs Islam Makhachev

    UFC 322 brings a championship doubleheader to Madison Square Garden this Saturday. Islam Makhachev challenges Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title in the main event.

    Makhachev enters the bout as the betting favorite despite moving up a weight class. The 34-year-old Russian holds a 27-1 professional record. His only career loss came by knockout to Adriano Martins in 2015.

    Since that defeat, Makhachev has won 15 consecutive UFC fights. He vacated his lightweight championship to pursue the welterweight belt. His recent title defenses included submission victories over Charles Oliveira and Renato Moicano, plus wins over Alexander Volkanovski and Dustin Poirier.

    Makhachev averages 3.20 takedowns per 15 minutes. He has earned six submission wins in his last nine fights. His grappling credentials make him one of the most difficult fighters to handle on the mat.

    His striking has improved in recent years despite low output numbers. Makhachev lands 2.63 significant strikes per minute while absorbing just 1.55. His 61 percent striking defense keeps him safe in exchanges.

    Della Maddalena brings an 18-2 record and current 18-fight winning streak into the bout. The 29-year-old Australian captured the welterweight title from Belal Muhammad in May 2025. He won that fight by unanimous decision after landing 178 significant strikes across five rounds.

    The champion excels as a volume striker. Della Maddalena lands 6.84 significant strikes per minute with 52 percent accuracy. His 64 percent striking defense shows he avoids damage while maintaining high output.

    Wrestling Battle Expected

    He has knocked down five of his eight UFC opponents. His striking power and activity make him dangerous in standup exchanges. However, his wrestling defense presents questions against elite grapplers.

    Della Maddalena has surrendered 13 takedowns in his last four fights. His 69 percent takedown defense rate falls below elite standards. Gilbert Burns took him down seven times in 2024, though Della Maddalena still won the fight.

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    Expert analysts favor Makhachev’s grappling advantage. Tim Finnegan of DraftKings noted that Della Maddalena was taken down 10 times in his last two fights by wrestlers inferior to Makhachev.

    Della Maddalena has worked with grappling coach Craig Jones and Alexander Volkanovski to improve his ground game. His ability to scramble back to his feet has helped him survive difficult positions. Against Ange Loosa, he escaped deep submission attempts to win by decision.

    Championship Clash Details

    The betting markets reflect Makhachev’s grappling edge. DraftKings lists him at -305 while BetMGM ranges from -275 to -300. Della Maddalena sits between +220 and +245 across major sportsbooks.

    SportsLine expert Daniel Vithlani has profited over $1,500 on UFC main card picks since January 2023. He called upsets for Sean O’Malley over Aljamain Sterling and Dustin Poirier over Benoit Saint Denis. His analysis suggests Makhachev’s wrestling will prove too much for the champion.

    The co-main event features Valentina Shevchenko defending her women’s flyweight title against Zhang Weili. Shevchenko enters as a slight -135 favorite over the +115 underdog Zhang.

    The early preliminary card includes Chepe Mariscal (+120) facing Pat Sabbatini (-140) in a featherweight matchup. Mariscal holds a 5-0 UFC record and hasn’t lost since 2020. His 73 percent takedown defense and scrambling ability give him an edge over submission specialist Sabbatini.

    Madison Square Garden hosts the event with early prelims starting at 6 p.m. ET on November 15, 2025.

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    Sebastian is a seasoned sports journalist with a focus on MMA, boxing, and grappling. Having trained in BJJ & boxing, he brings a unique perspective that blends the insight of a journalist, the passion of a spectator, and the experience of a practitioner. His deep understanding of combat sports allows him to deliver informed, engaging coverage from every angle of the fight game.

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