Overview

• Khabib Nurmagomedov revealed at a New York Q&A that Makhachev will face Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title at Madison Square Garden.
• Makhachev vacated his lightweight belt after a UFC-record four successive defenses to pursue a move up to 170 pounds.
• Della Maddalena secured the welterweight championship at UFC 315 in May by outpointing Belal Muhammad.
• UFC President Dana White has praised the matchup as an ideal headliner for the promotion’s November pay-per-view in New York.
• Reports indicate UFC 322 could be slated for November 15, aligning with the UFC’s traditional November date, though the exact fight date remains unconfirmed.