Della Maddalena vs Makhachev
Madison Square Garden, New York City – November 15, 2025
Live from UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev — Get real-time results, fight recaps, and exclusive post-fight interviews from the UFC’s blockbuster card at MSG.
The highly anticipated UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev took place Saturday night at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City, delivering non-stop action, shocking upsets, and thrilling finishes across the preliminary and main cards. With the UFC welterweight title on the line and a historic flyweight title defense headlining, fans were treated to an unforgettable night of MMA.
This page provides live-updated prelim results, detailed fight recaps, and highlights from the VeChain UFC 322 event — including post-fight interviews, scorecards, and fighter reactions.
UFC 322 Preliminary Card Results (Live Updates)
Erin Blanchfield def. Tracy Cortez via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) – Round 2, 4:44
Winner: Erin Blanchfield | “Cold Blooded” extends her MSG magic
Della Maddalena vs Makhachev In a dramatic and emotional rematch, Erin Blanchfield avenged her only career loss to Tracy Cortez with a stunning rear-naked choke submission at 4:44 of Round 2. The win marks Blanchfield’s second consecutive submission victory at Madison Square Garden, solidifying her status as one of the most dangerous fighters in the women’s flyweight division.
Cortez started strong with crisp striking, but Blanchfield’s elite grappling and composure under pressure turned the tide. Late in Round 2, she secured a takedown, transitioned smoothly to mount, and locked in a tight rear-naked choke that forced Cortez to tap.
This victory improves Blanchfield’s record to 7-1, with two submission wins in two MSG appearances. She now joins teammate Fatima Kline as the only fighters to win inside the Garden on UFC 322’s card — and continues her climb toward a potential title shot.
“I knew she was coming to fight. I stayed calm, trusted my game, and waited for the opening. This one’s for New Jersey!” – Erin Blanchfield, post-fight interview
Della Maddalena vs Makhachev Ethyn Ewing def. Malcolm Wellmaker via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Upset Alert: Short-Notice Debutant Stuns Rising Star
In the opening bout of the televised prelims, Ethyn Ewing delivered one of the biggest surprises of 2025, outlasting highly touted prospect Malcolm Wellmaker in a 15-minute war that had the MSG crowd on its feet.
Ewing, stepping in on just 10 days’ notice, absorbed heavy shots and countered with relentless volume and superior ring control. Wellmaker landed some clean power strikes, but Ewing’s durability, cardio, and tactical striking kept him ahead on all three judges’ scorecards.
The win marks Ewing’s UFC debut and instantly catapults him into the top 10 of the lightweight division. Meanwhile, Wellmaker suffers his first professional loss after a string of highlight-reel finishes.
“I didn’t come here to make friends. I came to prove I belong — and I just did.” – Ethyn Ewing, post-fight
Kyle Daukaus def. Gerald Meerschaert via Submission (D’Arce Choke) – Round 1, 0:50
“The D’Arce Knight” Strikes Again — Fastest Finish of the Night Della Maddalena vs Makhachev
In the most explosive prelim of the night, Kyle Daukaus lived up to his nickname, submitting veteran submission specialist Gerald Meerschaert in a jaw-dropping 50 seconds with a textbook D’Arce choke.
Daukaus pressured Meerschaert early, landed a sharp elbow that opened a cut, then quickly transitioned to a body lock. As Meerschaert tried to posture up, Daukaus slid his arm under the neck, locked the choke, and squeezed — forcing an immediate tap.
It’s Daukaus’s third UFC submission win, and his fifth finish in the last six fights. The victory keeps him firmly in the middleweight contender conversation.
“I train for this. I live for this. When the lights are bright, I shine.” – Kyle Daukaus
Main Card Preview: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev & Shevchenko vs. Zhang Weili
Della Maddalena vs Makhachev While the prelims stole the spotlight with finishes and upsets, the main card delivered the stakes fans craved:
- Jack Della Maddalena (c) vs. Islam Makhachev – Welterweight Title Fight
Can Della Maddalena defend his crown against the most dangerous grappler on the planet? - Valentina Shevchenko (c) vs. Zhang Weili – Flyweight Title Fight
The pound-for-pound queen defends against the former champ and Chinese superstar in a potential Fight of the Year candidate.
Main Card Start Time: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Broadcast: ESPN+ PPV (English & Spanish) | ESPN News | ESPN Deportes | Disney+
How to Watch UFC 322: Broadcast Schedule
| Segment | Time (ET) | Time (PT) | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Prelims | 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | ESPN+, Disney+, UFC Fight Pass |
| Preliminary Card | 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM | ESPN News, ESPN Deportes, Disney+, ESPN+ (Simulcast) |
| Main Card | 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ PPV (Requires Subscription) |
All fights streamed live in HD with English and Spanish commentary.
UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev – Key Takeaways
Erin Blanchfield proves she’s a top-5 flyweight contender with back-to-back MSG submissions.
Ethyn Ewing is a breakout star — short-notice hero and future contender.
Kyle Daukaus is the most dangerous submission artist on the UFC roster right now.
UFC 322 delivered early fireworks — setting the stage for a historic main card.
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