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‘Bro looks terrible’ — Fight fans react to Islam Makhachev’s welterweight transformation at UFC 322 weigh ins
Islam Makhachev will make his long-awaited welterweight debut tomorrow night (Sat., Nov. 15, 2025) at UFC 322 LIVE on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside Madison Square Garden in New York City, and fight fans really don’t know what to think about the pound-for-pound king’s 170-pound transformation.
Makhachev (27-1) will look to become the 11th two-division champion in UFC history when he challenges welterweight titleholder Jack Della Maddalena (18-2) inside New York's Madison Square Garden. With a win, the 34-year-old would also tie Hall of Famer Anderson Silva for the most consecutive wins in UFC history with 16.
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Islam Makhachev dismisses retirement rumours and reveals the UFC record he still wants to break
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.