MMA FantasyUFC 322: Excitement Report
The community scored UFC 322 at 62% overall excitement, landing in the middle range for a pay-per-view. The card mixed quick finishes with several longer, more tactical fights — with 34% knockouts, 14% submissions, and 50% decisions. Average fight length was high at 83%, and only 14% of matchups were won by underdogs.
The numbers make it clear: the middle of the card delivered the biggest moments, while both title fights leaned more controlled.
The Fights That Stood Out
These were the matchups that scored noticeably above the rest:
- Edwards vs. Prates (94%) – The community’s Fight of the Night and the top-rated fight of the entire card.
- Dariush vs. Saint Denis (93%) – A fast, high-intensity bout that immediately spiked the energy.
- Brady vs. Morales (88%) – A strong welterweight showing with steady action.
- Nickal vs. Vieira (81%) – A striking heavy fight that closed with a decisive ending.
- Wellmaker vs. Ewing (78%) – Competitive throughout with consistent engagement.
Main Card Breakdown
The main card brought big names but varying excitement levels.
- Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev (59%) – A technical, control-focused title fight that scored below the event average.
- Shevchenko vs. Weili (49%) – A cautious, tactical championship matchup.
- Brady vs. Morales (88%) – One of the strongest fights of the entire night.
- Edwards vs. Prates (94%) – The highest-scoring fight on the main card and the event.
Prelims Recap
Several prelim matchups landed above the 60% mark, showing strong community engagement across the early card.
- Dariush vs. Saint Denis – 93%
- Nickal vs. Vieira – 81%
- Kopylov vs. Rodrigues – 67%
- Blanchfield vs. Cortez – 69%
- Wellmaker vs. Ewing – 78%
- Daukaus vs. Meerschaert – 77%
- Sabatini vs. Mariscal – 64%
- Hill vs. Kline – 67%
- Susurkaev vs. McConico – 73%
- Borshchev vs. Camilo – 51%
Full Card Excitement Scores
Top Tier (80%+)
- Edwards vs. Prates – 94%
- Dariush vs. Saint Denis – 93%
- Brady vs. Morales – 88%
- Nickal vs. Vieira – 81%
Mid Tier (60–79%)
- Wellmaker vs. Ewing – 78%
- Daukaus vs. Meerschaert – 77%
- Susurkaev vs. McConico – 73%
- Blanchfield vs. Cortez – 69%
- Kopylov vs. Rodrigues – 67%
- Hill vs. Kline – 67%
- Sabatini vs. Mariscal – 64%
Lower Tier (<60%)
- Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev – 59%
- Borshchev vs. Camilo – 51%
- Shevchenko vs. Weili – 49%
UFC 322 ended up being a card where the non-title bouts consistently outperformed both championship fights in pure excitement. As always, every score comes directly from the community.
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