UFC 330 takeaways: Makhachev vulnerable for 1st time in a

Key Points:

• Islam Makhachev retained his UFC welterweight title with a unanimous decision win over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330, extending his winning streak to 17 and breaking Anderson Silva's UFC record.
• Despite the victory, Makhachev faced significant resistance from Garry, who outlanded him in strikes and made the fight more competitive than most of Makhachev's recent bouts, signaling potential vulnerabilities at welterweight.
• Makhachev joined an elite group by successfully defending titles in two weight classes and is moving closer to GOAT status, though he still trails Jon Jones in that conversation.
• Mackenzie Dern successfully defended her strawweight title against Gillian Robertson, but a much-anticipated fight with former champion Zhang Weili remains the most compelling matchup in the division.
• Jalin Turner delivered a swift knockout victory in the lightweight division, positioning himself for a potential title run and suggesting upcoming fights against top contenders like Benoit Saint Denis or Rafael Fiziev as key tests.