Ali Akbar Rosady
New York, NY – The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is poised for a monumental night at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, featuring a highly anticipated welterweight championship clash between reigning titleholder Jack Della Maddalena and the formidable Islam Makhachev. The main card for UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev is scheduled to commence at 10 p.m. ET, following the early preliminaries at 6 p.m. ET and the preliminary card at 8 p.m. ET.
Jack Della Maddalena, the newly crowned UFC welterweight champion, enters the octagon following his decisive title victory over Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 in May. His opponent, Islam Makhachev, a former lightweight champion, makes his ascent to the welterweight division carrying an impressive 15-bout winning streak, one of the longest in UFC history. This stylistic showdown promises to be a pivotal event in the welterweight landscape, with both fighters bringing elite skills and significant momentum.
Fighter Profiles and Paths to Glory
Jack Della Maddalena, 29, has demonstrated a remarkable trajectory since his professional debut in March 2016. Despite an initial setback of two losses, he has remained undefeated since, rapidly ascending through the ranks. His journey to the UFC began with a unanimous decision victory over Ange Loosa in Dana White’s Contender Series 39 in September 2021. He made a memorable UFC debut in January 2022 at UFC 270, securing a TKO victory over Pete Rodriguez. Della Maddalena’s professional record stands at 18 wins and 2 losses, with 12 victories coming by knockout, two by submission, and four by decision, highlighting his versatile and potent offensive capabilities.
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The Australian fighter has garnered significant accolades throughout his burgeoning UFC career. He was recognized as ESPN’s 2022 UFC Men’s Rookie of the Year and shared the 2022 Co-Newcomer of the Year award with Jailton Almeida by Cageside Press. UFC.com also named him their 2022 Newcomer of the Year. His thrilling performances have earned him four Performance of the Night bonuses and two Fight of the Night honors, underscoring his reputation as an exciting and high-impact fighter. Currently ranked No. 8 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings, Della Maddalena’s rapid rise to welterweight champion signifies his elite standing in the sport.
Challenging for the welterweight strap is Islam Makhachev, 34, a Russian phenom who turned professional in August 2010. Makhachev began his career with a dominant run, winning his first 12 professional bouts, including his UFC debut in May 2015 with a submission victory over Leo Kuntz at UFC 187. Following his sole professional loss later that year to Adriano Martins, Makhachev embarked on an unparalleled winning streak that has seen him dominate the lightweight division. His career record boasts 27 wins and only 1 loss, with five victories by knockout, 13 by submission, and nine by decision.
Makhachev’s tenure as UFC lightweight champion was marked by consistent dominance, successfully defending his title four times against top-tier contenders before making the strategic decision to move up in weight. His relentless grappling, suffocating pressure, and expert submission skills have made him one of the most feared fighters in the organization. He has earned three Fight of the Night and three Performance of the Night bonuses. Makhachev holds the record for the most UFC lightweight title wins with five and is tied with Kamaru Usman for the second-longest win streak in UFC history at 15 consecutive victories, a testament to his sustained excellence and championship pedigree.
Betting Landscape and Co-Main Event
The betting lines at DraftKings Sportsbook reflect Makhachev’s status as a formidable favorite, priced at -298 (requiring a $298 wager to win $100). Della Maddalena enters the bout as the underdog at +240. These odds indicate the market’s perception of Makhachev’s dominance and the inherent challenge of a lightweight champion moving up to immediately contend for another title.
The co-main event features another high-stakes championship bout, as defending women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko takes on Zhang Weili. Shevchenko is listed as the -148 favorite, while Weili is the underdog at +124. This championship encounter adds another layer of intrigue to the UFC 322 card, featuring two of the sport’s most dominant female athletes.
Expert Insights from Daniel Vithlani
For those seeking informed betting strategies, SportsLine expert Daniel Vithlani has provided comprehensive MMA predictions and betting advice for UFC 322. Vithlani has established himself as a highly analytical and successful UFC bettor, consistently delivering positive returns for SportsLine members since his debut in January 2023 with a flawless 5-0 record for UFC 283. His track record includes being up over $1,500 on his UFC main-card sports betting picks.
Vithlani’s notable successes include accurately predicting an upset victory for Sean O’Malley (+210) against Aljamain Sterling (-250) at UFC 292, contributing to a 4-1 main card. He also correctly identified underdog selections at UFC 299, backing Dustin Poirier (+190) against Benoit Saint Denis (-230) and Michael Page (+110) against Kevin Holland (-130).
Among Vithlani’s specific UFC 322 picks, he has endorsed Chepe Mariscal (-102) to secure a minor upset victory against Pat Sabbatini (-118) in a featherweight matchup on the early preliminary card. Vithlani elaborated on his rationale, stating, "Mariscal is now 5-0 in the UFC and hasn’t lost a fight since 2020. He is a scrappy fighter who welcomes a nasty affair. Mariscal uses his pace, pressure and grittiness to intimidate his opponents and wear on them. His volume-striking attack makes him dangerous, but it’s his ability to grapple and scramble that give him the edge in this matchup. Sabatini is a Ju-Jitsu ace, with 13 of his 19 pro wins coming by submission. He is a savvy grappler who can keep his opponents pinned to the mat. However, I have a hard time seeing him do that to Mariscal, who has never been submitted in his 18-6 pro career. Mariscal has a 73% takedown defense rate and has shown the ability to get up when taken down. If this fight plays out on the feet, Mariscal’s relentlessness will overwhelm Sabatini." Further detailed picks and analysis from Vithlani for the Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev main event and other bouts are exclusively available at SportsLine.
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UFC 322 Main Fight Card Odds (Subject to Change):
- Jack Della Maddalena (+240) vs. Islam Makhachev (-298)
- Valentina Shevchenko (-148) vs. Zhang Weili (+124)
- Sean Brady (-142) vs. Michael Morales (+120)
- Leon Edwards (+140) vs. Carlos Prates (-166)
- Beniel Dariush (+160) vs. Benoit Saint-Denis (-192)
UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden presents a compelling card, headlined by a championship clash that pits the striking prowess of the defending welterweight champion against the grappling dominance and relentless pressure of a two-division aspiring king. The event promises high-octane action and significant implications for multiple weight classes.
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