UFC 330: Makhachev secures record-setting win against Machado Garry
Key Points:
- Islam Makhachev successfully defended his UFC welterweight title by defeating Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, extending his winning streak to 17 fights and surpassing Anderson Silva's record of 16 consecutive wins.
- Makhachev controlled the fight with dominant top control, chain wrestling, and effective striking, including a significant second-round head kick, while Machado Garry struggled to mount enough offense.
- In the co-main event, Mackenzie Dern retained her UFC women’s strawweight championship with a unanimous decision win over Gillian Robertson, showcasing superior grappling and submission attempts throughout the five rounds.
- Dern nearly finished the fight with a rear-naked choke in the first round but was satisfied with her overall performance across the full 25 minutes.
- The UFC will next hold an event in Sacramento, California, featuring a five-round middleweight main event between Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues.