Event Overview
Card Name
UFC 322
Subtitle
-
Status
OVER
Date
2025-11-15
Promotion
UFC
Venue
Madison Square Garden
Location
New York City
Broadcast
No broadcast partners listed yet.
Tickets
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Pre-Fight Narratives
Valentina Shevchenko vs Zhang Weili
- Co-main event at UFC 322 (Nov. 15, 2025) at Madison Square Garden — five-round UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship bout. espn.com
- Valentina Shevchenko entered as the reigning two-time UFC women’s flyweight champion (record listed 26-4-1) and was broadly presented as the favorite on fight cards/odds sheets. tapology.com
- Zhang Weili, a former two-time UFC strawweight champion, vacated the 115-lb title to move up to flyweight to pursue two-division gold (listed record ~26-4, country China). espn.com
- The matchup was framed as a high-profile pound-for-pound clash with strong public interest and near-even betting markets leading into the fight. si.com
Carlos Prates vs Leon Edwards
- Bout announced for UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden — a welterweight main-card matchup on Nov. 15, 2025. mmamania.com
- Leon Edwards entered as a former UFC welterweight champion and the No. 4-seeded contender trying to snap a two-fight skid; he drew boos on his walkout. mmamania.com
- Pre-fight records and physicals listed: Leon Edwards 22-6, Carlos Prates 23-7; both made the 170 lb. limit with listed heights, reaches and official weigh-in numbers on the event page. tapology.com
- Betting markets installed Carlos Prates as a slight favorite (around -160) with Edwards a modest underdog (+135/+136) on the main card. si.com
- Fighters' nationalities noted: Leon Edwards (England) and Carlos Prates (Brazil). espn.com
Erin Blanchfield vs Tracy Cortez
- Billed as a pivotal rematch (Blanchfield vs. Cortez II), framed as revenge for Blanchfield after Cortez's 2019 split‑decision win on the regional circuit. https://mmamania.com/
- Tracy Cortez publicly targeted a "statement" win to move toward a title shot; media lines listed Blanchfield as a clear favorite and the bout was placed on the preliminary card. https://si.com/
- Both came in as ranked contenders (Blanchfield near the top, Cortez inside the top 10) with recent notable results—Blanchfield off a win over Rose Namajunas and Cortez having rebounded from a prior loss—adding competitive stakes to the rematch. https://mmamania.com/
Gregory Rodrigues vs Roman Kopylov
- Bout booked as a middleweight on the UFC 322 preliminary card (Madison Square Garden, Nov 15, 2025) with prelim broadcast platforms listed (ESPNEWS/ESPN+, FX, ESPN2). https://si.com/
- Rodrigues entered as the slight betting favorite (books listed him around -180 to -190) with Kopylov the underdog. https://si.com/
- Pre-fight listings showed Rodrigues (18-6) vs. Kopylov (14-5) at 185 lbs, with nationalities listed as Brazil (Rodrigues) and Russia (Kopylov). https://www.espn.com/mma/
- Previews framed the matchup as a hard-hitting, stand-up middleweight scrap — Rodrigues coming off a first-round KO of Jack Hermansson and looking to rebound from a loss to Jared Cannonier, with a stoppage considered possible. https://mmamania.com/
- Card listings and event pages included additional bout details (prelim placement/#8), fighter nicknames and measurements — Rodrigues listed as “Robocop,” weights shown ~185.8/185.2 lbs and listed heights/reach in matchup blocks. https://tapology.com/
Bo Nickal vs Rodolfo Vieira
- Nickal entered the bout under heavy pressure to rebound from the first loss of his MMA career to Reinier de Ridder and to justify the hype around him. https://www.mmamania.com/
- The matchup was promoted as the featured preliminary on the UFC 322 prelims card and was billed at middleweight (185 lbs.). https://si.com/
- Nickal opened as the betting favorite (listed around -205 to -250) while Vieira was the underdog (+170 to +200) and the bout was framed as a key test for Nickal. https://www.mmamania.com/
- The fight was scheduled for UFC 322 on the prelims at Madison Square Garden (listed on the 185 lb. card) and generated debate among fans about whether it belonged on the main card. https://www.mmamania.com/
Pat Sabatini vs Chepe Mariscal
- Featherweight bout between Pat Sabatini and Chepe Mariscal was booked for UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 15, 2025 and listed on the early prelims (ESPN+/UFC Fight Pass) with a 6:00 p.m. ET start time. https://mmamania.com/
- Fighters entered the bout listed at featherweight (145 lbs): Pat Sabatini 21-5 and Chepe Mariscal 18-7; both are listed as representing the USA. https://www.espn.com/mma/
- Mariscal came in on an eight-fight win streak and was 5-0 in the UFC (with only one stoppage); he was described as "still as dangerous as they come," while Sabatini rode a two-fight win streak—framed as a standout matchup on the UFC 322 card. https://mmamania.com/
Ethyn Ewing vs Malcolm Wellmaker
- Bout was originally scheduled as a bantamweight between Malcolm Wellmaker and Serhiy Sidey; Sidey withdrew with a shoulder injury and Cody Haddon was named as a replacement before also withdrawing. https://mmamania.com/
- Cody Haddon withdrew two days before the event and promotional newcomer Ethyn Ewing was booked as the late replacement on roughly two days' notice; the bout was shifted to featherweight. https://en.wikipedia.org/
- Wellmaker entered as the heavy favorite on the prelims (odds listed heavily in his favor) and the matchup was placed on the preliminary card. https://si.com/
- Both fighters were viewed as finish-oriented (the article noted they rarely visit the judges' scorecards), adding intrigue to the late-notice replacement matchup. https://mmamania.com/
Matheus Camilo vs Viacheslav Borshchev
- Bout was booked at lightweight for UFC 322 on Nov. 15, 2025 at Madison Square Garden in New York and was listed on the early prelims/Early Preliminary card. https://mmamania.com/
- Matchup listed as Viacheslav “Slava” Borshchev (8-7-1, Russia) vs. Matheus Camilo (10-3, Brazil). https://www.espn.com/mma/
- Pre-fight coverage included start time/broadcast details and betting odds (Borshchev +150, Camilo -180). https://si.com/
- Reports noted a chaotic change of plans in the lead‑up to the bout. https://mmafighting.com/
Baisangur Susurkaev vs Eric Mcconico
- Susurkaev entered as a Dana White's Contender Series standout and was widely hyped as a top prospect ahead of UFC 322. https://mmamania.com/
- He came in as an overwhelming betting favorite (listed around -1050) on the early prelims and was widely expected to finish the fight early, while McConico was framed as an unproven prospect. https://si.com/
- Susurkaev entered the bout undefeated and had impressed in his UFC debut (submitting Eric Nolan at UFC 319), adding to the pre-fight hype. https://mmamania.com/
During Fight Narratives
Valentina Shevchenko vs Zhang Weili
- Result — Valentina Shevchenko defeated Zhang Weili by unanimous decision after five rounds (official: Unanimous decision, scores 50-45, 50-45, 50-45; decision at 5:00 of Round 5). espn.com
- Shevchenko imposed a wrestling-heavy gameplan — frequent bodylock takedowns, clinch control, sustained top control and short ground-and-pound — while mixing heavy body and leg kicks, occasional head kicks and spinning elbows to keep Zhang off balance. mmamania.com
- Shevchenko repeatedly caught Zhang’s kicks, converted them into takedowns or leg-chopping sequences, and used those entries to control position and score rounds. yahoo.com
- Round-by-round highlights: R1 — early takedowns, big knee and clinch work; R2–R3 — sustained side/half-guard control with short punches; R4 — Shevchenko landed a hurtful body kick and a head kick; R5 — grinding top control and leg chops to run out the clock (judges awarded every round to Shevchenko). mmamania.com
- Referee Marc Goddard issued a warning in round five to encourage activity while Shevchenko continued to maintain body control and top pressure to close the fight. yahoo.com
Carlos Prates vs Leon Edwards
- Round 1 — Edwards opened with a double‑leg takedown, pressed Prates on the fence, landed knees and briefly secured back control as the round ended. mmamania.com
- Round 2 — Carlos Prates stepped in and landed a huge straight left/punch that floored Edwards, leading to a stoppage at 1:28 of Round 2 (KO/TKO). espn.com
- Official result: Carlos Prates def. Leon Edwards by KO/TKO (punch) at 1:28 of Round 2. wikipedia.org
- The finish was widely described as a violent, highlight‑reel/electric knockout and a potential Knockout‑of‑the‑Year candidate. si.com
Erin Blanchfield vs Tracy Cortez
- At UFC 322 (Madison Square Garden, Nov. 15, 2025) on the prelims in the women's flyweight division, Erin Blanchfield submitted Tracy Cortez with a rear‑naked choke at 4:44 of Round 2. https://www.espn.com/mma/
- Cortez started strong on the feet, landing solid strikes early; in Round 2 Blanchfield secured a takedown, accumulated top time, forced another takedown as Cortez tried to stand, transitioned to her back and finished with a rear‑naked choke. https://mmamania.com/
Gregory Rodrigues vs Roman Kopylov
- Gregory Rodrigues defeated Roman Kopylov by unanimous decision after three rounds (decision at R3, 5:00); judges' scores reported in coverage as 30-27, 30-27, 29-28 in favor of Rodrigues. https://www.espn.com/mma/
- Result and scorelines were confirmed across multiple outlets' results pages (quick-results and fight recaps) listing the unanimous decision and that the bout went the distance. https://sports.yahoo.com/
- The fight took place on the preliminary card and completed the scheduled 3x5-minute rounds (full 15:00). https://tapology.com/
Bo Nickal vs Rodolfo Vieira
- Bo Nickal defeated Rodolfo Vieira via KO/TKO (head kick) at 2:24 of Round 3. https://www.espn.com/mma/
- The finish was a violent head‑kick knockout in the third round that reporters described as a clean, detonating strike which 'obliterated' Vieira. https://www.mmamania.com/
- The bout took place on the UFC 322 preliminary card (featured/late prelims) at middleweight and was listed among the prelims' standout finishes. https://fightful.com/
- Records and nationalities as listed: Bo Nickal (8-1-0) representing USA; Rodolfo Vieira (11-4-0) representing Brazil. https://www.espn.com/mma/
Pat Sabatini vs Chepe Mariscal
- Pat Sabatini defeated Chepe Mariscal by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) after three rounds (3 x 5:00) at UFC 322 on Nov. 15, 2025. https://www.espn.com/mma/
- The bout took place on the UFC 322 Early Preliminary card at Madison Square Garden in New York and was listed on the early prelims/Prelims lineup (reported as appearing on ESPN+/UFC Fight Pass at a ~6:00 p.m. ET slot). https://si.com/
- Multiple outlets confirmed the unanimous decision scoreline (30-27 x3) — result logged in live-results coverage across Fightful, Yahoo Sports and MMA outlets. https://fightful.com/
Ethyn Ewing vs Malcolm Wellmaker
- Ethyn Ewing defeated Malcolm Wellmaker by unanimous decision after three rounds (fight went the distance); official judges' scores reported 30-27, 29-28, 29-28. https://mmafighting.com/
- Ewing, taking the fight on very short notice, stunned and then grinded out the victory over the heavily favored Wellmaker in a breakout performance. https://mmamania.com/
- Multiple outlets recorded the unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2) and noted the bout lasted the full 15 minutes on the preliminary card. https://sports.yahoo.com/"
Matheus Camilo vs Viacheslav Borshchev
- The bout went the distance — three 5‑minute rounds (15:00 total); official time listed as 5:00 of Round 3. https://www.espn.com/mma/
- At least one mid‑fight injury was reported and was said to have affected action during the contest. https://mmafighting.com/
- ESPN's official fight center lists Viacheslav Borshchev as the winner by unanimous decision with judges' scores 27-30, 27-30, 28-29. https://www.espn.com/mma/
- Multiple other outlets reported Matheus Camilo winning by unanimous decision (commonly listed scores 30-27, 30-27, 29-28), creating a clear discrepancy between publications. https://mmafighting.com/
- ESPN's article provided result/score information but no round‑by‑round action description or finish sequence. https://www.espn.com/mma/
Baisangur Susurkaev vs Eric Mcconico
- Middleweight Baisangur Susurkaev defeated Eric McConico via KO/TKO (punch/right hand) at 1:38 of Round 3 (official finish listed R3, 1:38). https://www.espn.com/mma/
- Susurkaev looked a bit flat early but secured several takedowns; McConico was competitive and even threatened an upset through the early rounds. https://mmamania.com/
- In the third round Susurkaev landed a nasty right hand that staggered McConico; McConico went momentarily stiff and slipped to the canvas, and the referee waved the fight off without additional follow-up strikes. https://mmamania.com/
- The bout was contested at middleweight on the UFC 322 prelims (early/ESPN+ card) at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 15, 2025. https://mmamania.com/
Post-Fight Narratives
Valentina Shevchenko vs Zhang Weili
- Shevchenko retained the UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship; multiple outlets labeled the performance a ‘masterclass’ and a shutout on the scorecards. mmamania.com
- Zhang’s bid to become a two-division champion failed; coverage noted few direct post-fight quotes from either fighter and offered speculation about Zhang returning to strawweight or other matchups. yahoo.com
- Official result and scorecards were posted in event summaries and databases confirming the unanimous 50-45 x3 scoreline. wikipedia.org
Carlos Prates vs Leon Edwards
- The knockout vaulted Carlos Prates into immediate Top‑5 welterweight contention and significantly boosted his ranking stock. mmamania.com
- Prates received a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus for the finish. wikipedia.org
- Edwards suffered the first knockout loss of his career and his third straight defeat, drawing medical suspensions and prompting questions about his near‑term title hopes. mmamania.com
- Post‑fight coverage noted Edwards remained largely silent on social media while Prates signaled he wants another high‑profile matchup and a potential title shot. mmafighting.com
Erin Blanchfield vs Tracy Cortez
- The victory was cast as revenge for Blanchfield's 2019 loss to Cortez and moved her onto the short list of women's flyweight title contenders. https://mmamania.com/
- Outlets and the UFC highlighted the performance—UFC posted praise for Blanchfield—and the finish made her the first fighter to stop Tracy Cortez under the UFC banner. https://si.com/
- Coverage noted the win boosts Blanchfield toward potential matchups at the top of the division (articles mentioned a possible shot at Valentina Shevchenko) but contained no extended post‑fight quotes or detailed interview callouts. https://mmamania.com/
Gregory Rodrigues vs Roman Kopylov
- Rodrigues' unanimous-decision victory was reported across major outlets and quick-results pages following UFC 322. https://sports.yahoo.com/
- Official event/result blocks updated the fighters' pro records to show Rodrigues moving to 18-6 and Kopylov to 14-5. https://www.espn.com/mma/
Bo Nickal vs Rodolfo Vieira
- The KO served as a bounce‑back win for Nickal; the crowd shifted from booing to cheering after the finish and Nickal responded by flipping off parts of the crowd. https://www.mmamania.com/
- The UFC posted a celebratory social post ('STATEMENT MADE — @NoBickal with a HUGE head kick KO in round 3!') and coverage noted there were no immediate winner/loser quotes or clear callouts about what's next. https://si.com/
- Nickal was interviewed backstage (Sportsnet) after the win and used the brutal finish to comment on the darker side of prize fighting, per postfight coverage. https://www.mmamania.com/
Pat Sabatini vs Chepe Mariscal
- The decision was recorded across databases and event trackers (Tapology, ESPN fightcenter, MMA sites) with no indication of an immediate contract or ranking update in the cited coverage. https://tapology.com/
- No post-fight quotes, winner/loser reactions, callouts or 'what's next' details for Pat Sabatini or Chepe Mariscal were included in the cited event/forum coverage. https://tapology.com/
Ethyn Ewing vs Malcolm Wellmaker
- Ewing's win was widely labeled a breakout; five days after UFC 322 he returned to his construction day job and a viral clip showed coworkers praising him. https://mmamania.com/
- Malcolm Wellmaker suffered the first professional loss of his career, publicly reacting that the fight 'slipped right through my fingers' and promising to improve for a big comeback in 2026. https://mmamania.com/
- Postfight coverage defended Ewing against early criticism, framed the victory as proof he's an intriguing UFC prospect, and noted he handled the spotlight after taking the fight on short notice. https://mmafighting.com/
Matheus Camilo vs Viacheslav Borshchev
- Post‑fight coverage repeatedly referenced the chaotic lead‑in and the mid‑fight injury when assessing the bout. https://mmafighting.com/
- Matheus Camilo was quoted saying “It was a mess” about the chaotic change of plans and the injury; some articles described the outcome as Camilo's first UFC win. https://mmafighting.com/
- ESPN's post‑fight record and scorecards list Borshchev as the winner (UD), an official‑source result that directly conflicts with several other outlets' reporting of a Camilo victory. https://www.espn.com/mma/
- Several major outlets (examples: Fightful, Yahoo, SI, Wikipedia) published results/scorecards naming Matheus Camilo the victor, underscoring the reporting discrepancy. https://fightful.com/
Baisangur Susurkaev vs Eric Mcconico
- Susurkaev improved to 11-0 with the finish and solidified his standing as a Contender Series standout turned rising UFC prospect. https://www.espn.com/mma/
- Coverage noted there were no formal winner/loser quotes in immediate reports; some outlets described the stoppage as a "late KO" that "spared his blushes" and invited readers to suggest Susurkaev's next opponent. https://mmamania.com/
- Media and social posts highlighted the right-hand highlight — several outlets ran a highlights reel and reaction coverage of the finish. https://si.com/
| Fighter | VS | Fighter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | |||
| VS |
27-3-0-0
x
P4P #2
SW #1
Former 2X SW Champ
|
||
| VS |
18-2-0-0
x
P4P #8
WW Champ
|
||
| VS |
24-5-0-1
x
WW #4
Former WW Champ
|
||
| VS |
18-1-0-0
x
WW #2
|
||
| VS |
12-2-0-0
x
FLW #8
|
||
| VS |
23-6-1-0
x
LW #9
|
||
| Prelims | |||
|
✓
17-6-0-0
dec
R3
5:00
|
VS |
15-4-0-0
x
|
|
✓
7-1-0-0
tko
R3
2:24
|
VS |
11-3-0-0
x
|
|
|
✓
16-4-0-1
sub
R1
0:50
|
VS |
37-20-0-0
x
|
|
|
✓
8-1-0-0
dec
R3
5:00
|
VS |
18-15-0-0
x
SW #12
|
|
|
✓
20-5-0-0
dec
R3
5:00
|
VS |
18-6-0-1
x
|
|
|
✓
7-2-0-0
dec
R3
5:00
|
VS |
10-0-0-0
x
|
|
✓
8-3-0-0
dec
R3
5:00
|
VS |
8-6-1-0
x
|
|
|
✓
5-0-0-0
tko
R3
1:38
|
VS |
10-3-1-0
x
|
|
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