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,

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In the main event, Islam Makhachev will make a long-awaited jump to 170 pounds, where he will challenge welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena. A victory for Makhachev would tie Anderson Silva’s record with 16 consecutive UFC wins and become the latest fighter to win belts in multiple divisions, having previously held the lightweight title.

UFC veteran argues Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria is the true biggest fight, overshadowing Jon Jones vs Alex Pereira.

Earlier this year, Makhachev set the record for most lightweight title defenses in UFC history with four straight after he stopped Renato Moicano at UFC 311 in January. After that, there were rumors of a superfight with then-featherweight champion Ilia Topuria, but Makhachev wanted his own opportunity to move up and pursue a second belt.

Islam Makhachev still has big plans in MMA. The former UFC lightweight champion is getting ready for his comeback in New York City, where he’ll headline UFC 322 as he takes on the welterweight title.