The Australian did not last long, however, as Makhachev picked Kamaru Usman to win. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ stayed on through Matt Hughes before Georges St-Pierre’s name came up. As expected, Makhachev was the last name, and he humbly refused to crown himself the champ over the Canadian legend.

Islam Makhachev will have much to prove in his move up to 170 pounds later tonight (Sat., Nov. 15, 2025) at UFC 322 LIVE on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside Madison Square Garden in New York City,

Islam Makhachev etched his name in the history books by earning a unanimous decision victory over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322.

On November 15, at UFC 322, Dagestani will challenge the Australian for his welterweight title at Madison Square Garden in New York, USA. While the former lightweight champion is the favorite, Jake Ellenberger thinks Della Maddalena beats Makhachev.

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He may not have the belt yet, but Islam Makhachev already has big plans for his welterweight title reign after UFC 322.