UFC 322 was advertised as the biggest card of the year. In many ways, it fulfilled that status. Islam Makhachev achieved greatness, and Valentina Shevchenko bulletproofed her case as a legend. The main card also delivered three thunderous knockouts.

As Jon Anik, Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier began their opening commentary and "Baba O'Riley" by The Who played in Madison Square Garden, fists flew between Dillon Danis and members of Team Khabib, including Abubakar Nurmagomedov and Magomed Zaynukov, among others.