Islam Makhachev (red gloves) reacts after defeating Renato Moicano (not pictured) in a lightweight title fight during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome.

The highly anticipated UFC 322 is finally upon us. The electrifying atmosphere of Madison Square Garden in New York will bear witness to the clash between Islam Makhachev and Jack Della Maddalena in the main event for the welterweight championship.

Islam Makhachev is aiming to become a two-weight champion after successfully defending his lightweight title by achieving a first-round submission victory over Renato Moicano in January 2025. Makhachev has a record of 27 wins and 1 loss, with his only defeat occurring against Adriano Martins in October 2015. He is also on the verge of making UFC history, seeking his 16th victory, which would tie him with Anderson Silva for the record of most consecutive wins in the UFC.

Della Maddalena, with a record of 18 wins and 2 losses, is riding a wave of victories, having not been defeated since 2016. In his most recent fight, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Belal Muhammad in May 2025.

Here is the estimated ring walk time for the main event at UFC 322, which will feature two title bouts.

When does Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev start?

The Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev fight card consists of 13 fights and will begin at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 15, 2025, with early prelim fights. The main event for the Maddalena and Makhachev fight is expected to be around 11:30 p.m. ET. However, the duration of the undercard will impact when Maddalena and Makhachev actually start.

UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev date

Jack Della Maddalena will face Islam Makhachev on Saturday, November 15, at Madison Square Garden in New York.

  • Date: Saturday, November 15
  • Time: 6 p.m. ET (early prelims); 8 p.m. ET (prelims); 10 p.m. ET (main event)
  • Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev main event cage walks: 11:30 p.m. ET
  • TV: FX (Early Prelims); FX/ESPNEWS (Prelims)
  • Stream: ESPN+, Disney+ (Early Prelims and Prelims), PPV (Main Card)

UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev: TV and streaming information

The early prelims for the Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev fight will be available for streaming on ESPN+ and Disney+. The prelims will be broadcast on ESPNEWS and FX and can also be streamed on ESPN+ and Disney+. The main card will be available on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV).

UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev

Card information VIA espn and odds according to BetMGM:

Main Card:

  • Jack Della Maddalena (+220) vs. Islam Makhachev (-275): Welterweight title
  • Valentina Shevchenko (-135) vs. Zhang Weili (+110): Women's flyweight title
  • Sean Brady (-145) vs. Michael Morales (+120): Welterweight
  • Leon Edwards (+165) vs. Carlos Prates (-200): Welterweight
  • Beneil Dariush (+165) vs. Benoit Saint Denis (-200): Lightweight

Prelims:

  • Bo Nickal (-225) vs. Rodolfo Vieira (+185): Middleweight
  • Roman Kopylov (+140) vs. Gregory Rodrigues (-170): Middleweight
  • Erin Blanchfield (-250) vs. Tracy Cortez (+200): Women's flyweight
  • Malcolm Wellmaker (-165) vs. Cody Haddon (+135): Batamweight

Early Prelims

  • Kyle Daukaus (-400) vs. Gerald Meerschaert(+310): Middleweight
  • Pat Sabatini (+135) vs. Chepe Mariscal (+110): Featherweight
  • Angela Hill (+375) vs. Fatima Kline (-500): Women's Strawweight
  • Baisangur Susurkaev vs. Eric McConico: Middleweight

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What time is Makhachev vs Della Maddalena? Ring walk time for UFC 322 on Saturday

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