Feb 12, 2023; Perth, WA, AUSTRALIA; Jack Della Maddalena (red gloves) prepares to fight Randy Brown (not pictured) during UFC 284 at RAC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasmin Frank-USA TODAY Sports

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UFC 322: Jack Della Maddalena vs Islam Makhachev Predictions, Picks And Betting Odds

Feb 12, 2023; Perth, WA, AUSTRALIA; Jack Della Maddalena (red gloves) prepares to fight Randy Brown (not pictured) during UFC 284 at RAC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasmin Frank-USA TODAY Sports

Madison Square Garden has hosted some of the most memorable fights in UFC history. The iconic venue brings out the best in fighters who understand the magnitude of competing under the bright lights. November 15 marks the promotion’s return to New York City for UFC 322, and the card is absolutely stacked from top to bottom. Two champion vs champion superfights headline the event, promising fireworks and potential upsets that could reshape multiple divisions.

Islam Makhachev (27-1)vacated his lightweight belt to chase welterweight gold against the powerful Australian champion. Meanwhile, Zhang Weili also gave up her strawweight title to challenge Valentina Shevchenko at flyweight. The main card features several crucial welterweight matchups that will determine future title challengers. Let’s break down the predictions and the betting odds for this fight card.

UFC 322 Main Card Predictions And Picks

Here are the picks for the UFC 322 main card:

Jack Della Maddalena vs Islam Makhachev

We are leaning toward Islam Makhachev despite the size jump. His elite grappling and fight IQ should translate well to welterweight. However,Della Maddalena can pull an upset based on his natural size and power advantage.

Valentina Shevchenko vs Zhang Weili

We are leaning towards Shevchenko given her experience at flyweight. Zhang’s striking prowess makes this competitive, but Valentina’s wellrounded game and championship experience give her the edge.

Sean Brady vs Michael Morales

Brady’s wrestlingheavy style is dangerous. Morales brings dangerous striking but may struggle to keep it standing. However, Morales hits hard and Brady doesn’t respond well with getting hit. We are leaning towards Morales to win.

UFC 322 will feature 26 fighters:

🔹21 – Coming off wins
🔹14 – On win streaks
🔹9 – On 4+ win streaks
🔹4 – 4-1 in their last 5
🔹5 – 9-1 in their last 10
🔹3 – Undefeated
🔹6 – Unbeaten in the UFC

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— Ovin Vithanage (@OvinVithanage) November 3, 2025

Leon Edwards vs Carlos Prates

We are leaning towards Prates to win. Edwards remains one of the division’s best strikers with excellent takedown defense. Prates has knockout power but faces a massive step up in competition. ‘Rocky’ has had a couple of setbacks and Prates may hold the key to win this one.

Beneil Dariush vs Benoit SaintDenis

This lightweight clash features two grapplers who love to brawl. Dariush’s experience and submission skills make him the favorite, though BSD’s relentless pressure keeps things interesting. We are going with Beneil Dariush to take this one.

UFC 322 Preliminary And Early Preliminary Card Predictions And Picks

Here are the picks for the UFC 322 prelims and early prelims card:

Bo Nickal vs Rodolfo Vieira

Nickal’s wrestling pedigree gives him advantages everywhere. Vieira is dangerous on the ground but may struggle to get the fight there. We are going with Nickal to win

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Roman Kopylov vs Gregory Rodrigues

A violent middleweight scrap that could end quickly. Rodrigues brings more reliable finishing ability and durability. He should walk through the fire and get his hand raised.

Erin Blanchfield vs Tracy Cortez

Blanchfield’s grappling should overwhelm Cortez once the fight hits the mat. Expect a dominant wrestling performance leading to a win for Blanchfield.

Malcolm Wellmaker vs Cody Haddon

Wellmaker’s undefeated record isn’t a fluke. He’s well rounded and should handle the late replacement. We are going with Wellmaker to win.

Kyle Daukaus vs Gerald Meerschaert

These are two submission specialists and this makes for a chess match on the ground. Meerschaert’s experience gives him the slight edge in a competitive fight. And therefore, we are going with Meerschaert to take this one.

Pat Sabatini vs Chepe Mariscal

Sabatini’s grappling should control this fight from start to finish. Mariscal won’t have answers for the wrestling pressure. This is an easy pick for us.

Angela Hill vs Fatima Kline

Kline is younger and hungrier. Hill’s a veteran but facing a tough stylistic matchup here. We are going with Kline to win this matchup.

Baisangur Susurkaev vs Eric McConico

This one’s a good fight between two fighters looking to build their name in the UFC. Based on recent momentum and performances, we are going with Susurkaev to take this one.

UFC 322 Betting Odds

Here are the current moneyline from FanDuel for the UFC 322 fight card:

UFC 322 Main Card Betting Odds

Islam Makhachev (+215) vs Jack Della Maddalena (-290)

Valentina Shevchenko (-125) vs Zhang Weili (-102)

Sean Brady (-140) vs Michael Morales (+110)

Leon Edwards (+162) vs Carlos Prates (-210)

Beneil Dariush (+164) vs Benoit SaintDenis (-215)

UFC 322 Preliminary Card Betting Odds

Bo Nickal (-235) vs Rodolfo Vieira (+180)

Roman Kopylov (+130) vs Gregory Rodrigues (-166)

Erin Blanchfield (-210) vs Tracy Cortez (+162)

Malcolm Wellmaker (-150) vs Cody Haddon (+138)

UFC 322 Early Prelims Betting Odds

Kyle Daukaus (-370) vs Gerald Meerschaert (+265)

Pat Sabatini (-136) vs Chepe Mariscal (+108)

Angela Hill (+310) vs Fatima Kline (-140)

Baisangur Susurkaev (-600) vs Eric McConico (+450)

(All odds taken from FanDuel. Bet on the most up-to-date MMA odds, lines, and spreads with FanDuel Sportsbook)

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