Della Maddalena claimed the UFC welterweight title in May 2025, defeating then-champion Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision at UFC 315. Over the course of his eight-fight UFC career, Della Maddalena has picked up six fight-night bonus awards.

Gable Steveson made quick work of Billy Swanson on Thursday night at DBX 4, knocking his opponent out in the main event of the show just 15 seconds in. The win, which moves the two-time NCAA Division I champion and Olympic gold medalist to 2-0 in combat sports,

Donte Johnson made a strong impression in his UFC debut at UFC Vegas 110, securing a second-round submission victory over Sedriques Dumas at the UFC Apex. After earning his UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series earlier this year as a heavyweight,

Apparently someone in a position of power at UFC agreed, because during Saturday's UFC Fight Night 263 broadcast, a revised bout order for UFC 322 was revealed, with Nickal vs. Vieira being demoted into the featured preliminary-card slot and Dariush vs. Saint Denis being elevated.