Official Weigh-In Results: UFC 322 — Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev
The weigh-in moment for UFC 322 lived up to the anticipation as top talents checked the scales ahead of Saturday’s major card at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Main Event: Welterweight Title
In the headline fight:
- Jack Della Maddalena (champion) tipped the scale at 169.8 lbs.
- Islam Makhachev (challenger, moving up from lightweight) weighed in at exactly 170.0 lbs.
Both made the welterweight title limit and are cleared to compete in the main event.
Co-Main Event & Other Highlights
- In the co-main, women’s flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko and challenger Zhang Weili both came in at 124.6 lbs, meeting the division’s requirements.
- On the main card, everything went smoothly save one issue: Beneil Dariush missed the lightweight limit, coming in at 157.2 lbs—1.2 lbs over. He will be fined 20 % of his purse and the fight proceeds at a catchweight.
Why It Matters
Making weight is about more than just meeting rules. For Makhachev, moving up a division meant managing new physical demands while retaining cutting discipline. Della Maddalena’s exact 169.8 lbs demonstrates both readiness and strategic precision. When both contenders clear the scale clean, the focus can shift entirely to the fight itself.
Final Thoughts
With both headliners cleared, all eyes turn to Saturday’s showdown. The official weigh-in confirms that both athletes are locked in, and and ready to settle the title at the highest level. Expect fireworks from the main event and a stacked card from top to prelims.
