STARZPLAY is giving UFC fans in the UAE a free look at UFC 322 this Sunday, 16 November. The Early Prelims and Prelims are free to watch, while the Main Card sits behind the subscription paywall. The card streams live from Madison Square Garden with a welterweight title fight at the top and another belt on the line in the co-main.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Early Prelims and Prelims stream free on STARZPLAY across the UAE and MENA. 
  • Main Card is exclusive to STARZPLAY subscribers. 
  • UAE times: 3:00 am (Early Prelims), 4:30 am (Prelims), 7:00 am (Main Card) GST. 
  • Headliner: Jack Della Maddalena vs Islam Makhachev at welterweight. Co-main: Valentina Shevchenko vs Zhang Weili. 
  • Event streams live from Madison Square Garden on Sunday, 16 November. 

What’s free and what needs a sub

STARZPLAY will open the broadcast with the Early Prelims and Prelims for free. The Main Card is limited to paying subscribers.

  • Early Prelims: free
  • Prelims: free
  • Main Card: subscribers only

This is a simple split: you can sample the action without logging in to a paid plan, then decide if you want to stick around for the Main Card. The free window covers the first two blocks of fights; the headline bouts are on the paid tier. 

UAE timings (GST)

Set an alarm if you’re watching live in the UAE. The stream starts in the very early hours.

  • Early Prelims: 3:00 am GST
  • Prelims: 4:30 am GST
  • Main Card: 7:00 am GST

These are Gulf Standard Time slots, so plan snacks and sleep accordingly. The staggered start keeps things moving until the Main Card begins. 

The headliners

Two title fights anchor the night. The main event sees Islam Makhachev step up to welterweight to challenge Jack Della Maddalena. The co-main puts Valentina Shevchenko against Zhang Weili in a champion-versus-champion clash.

  • Main event: Jack Della Maddalena vs Islam Makhachev at welterweight
  • Co-main: Valentina Shevchenko vs Zhang Weili, champion vs champion

On paper, it’s a style clash at the top: Makhachev’s control and grappling against Della Maddalena’s striking. The co-main matches Shevchenko’s precision with Zhang’s power, which should answer a few weight-class questions by sunrise. 

Other notable fights

The Main Card isn’t thin. Two more matchups add depth to the broadcast.

  • Sean Brady vs Michael Morales
  • Leon Edwards vs Carlos Prates

It’s a solid mix of tested names and rising talent, dropped into the slot where the stakes usually jump. Expect the tempo to build through these bouts into the co-main and main. 

How to watch in the UAE

UFC 322 streams live and exclusively on STARZPLAY across the UAE and wider MENA region. The Early Prelims and Prelims are free on the platform; the Main Card is for subscribers. Head to STARZPLAY on web or apps to tune in.   

FAQs

Is UFC 322 free to watch in the UAE?

Partially. Early Prelims and Prelims are free on STARZPLAY; the Main Card requires a subscription. 

What time does UFC 322 start in GST?

Early Prelims at 3:00 am, Prelims at 4:30 am, Main Card at 7:00 am. 

Where is UFC 322 taking place?

Madison Square Garden, New York. 

Who’s in the main and co-main?

Main: Jack Della Maddalena vs Islam Makhachev. Co-main: Valentina Shevchenko vs Zhang Weili. 

Where can I watch the Main Card?

On STARZPLAY, live and exclusive in the UAE and MENA.