The welterweight division is set for a blockbuster main event as Jack Della Maddalena defends his title for the first time against former lightweight king Islam Makhachev at UFC 322, Madison Square Garden on November 16, 2025.
Ahead of this historic matchup, fighters and analysts across the MMA world have shared their takes — and the predictions are as split as ever. From respect for Islam’s wrestling dominance to admiration for Jack’s striking precision, here’s how the pros see the fight playing out.
