Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev · Full Fight
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What happened
The result, the defining moments, and what the verdict means.
Makhachev and Della Maddalena contested the welterweight title over five rounds at UFC 322.
The fight reached the judges rather than ending inside the distance.
The official result awarded Makhachev the unanimous decision and the championship.
- Official UFC scorecardsUFC 322: Della Maddalena vs Makhachev — Official Scorecards
Fight breakdown
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0:18Round 1
Della Maddalena opened with the pressure and stance changes he needed, but Makhachev's first level change arrived quickly and put the champion on the mat. Makhachev stayed attached through the scramble, controlled the back and repeatedly threatened the neck. Della Maddalena survived the front-headlock danger, but the early control established the fight's central pattern.
5:57Round 2
Makhachev returned to the single leg early and used mat returns to keep Della Maddalena from rebuilding his stance. The challenger did make his way up, but every escape led to another clinch or another stretch of top pressure. Della Maddalena's ability to scramble limited the damage, while Makhachev banked another control-heavy round.
11:01Round 3
Della Maddalena tried to create a more competitive striking rhythm, yet Makhachev continued to mix kicks with well-timed entries. The champion's pressure forced the challenger backward and made every fence exchange a wrestling problem. Makhachev's positional control and short ground strikes kept the round moving in the same direction.
16:04Round 4
The fourth round became another test of Della Maddalena's defensive grappling. Makhachev closed distance, secured control and repeatedly made the challenger work back to his feet before settling him again. Della Maddalena defended submission attempts and stayed durable, but he could not create enough open-space offense to swing the scorecards.
21:08Round 5
Makhachev finished the title fight in command, keeping Della Maddalena grounded and denying the late striking rally the challenger needed. The champion mixed control, mat returns and measured attacks rather than chasing a low-percentage finish. After five rounds, all three judges awarded Makhachev a 50-45 decision.