Current undisputed UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev will defend his title for the first time against the No. 1-ranked divisional contender Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330 on Saturday inside XFinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
As a two-division UFC champion and riding a 16-fight win streak, Makhachev heads into the clash as the considerable betting favorite with -350 UFC odds, while Garry is going to be the +275 betting underdog.
UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry Fight Odds
- Islam Makhachev: -350
- Ian Machado Garry: +275
UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry: Tale of the Tape
| Islam Makhachev | Ian Machado Garry | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 34 | 28 |
| Height | 5’10” | 6’3” |
| Reach | 70.5 inches | 74.5 inches |
| Leg Reach | 40.5 inches | 42 inches |
| Record | 28-1 | 17-1 |
| Fighting Style | Sambo | MMA |
| Finishing Rate | 64% | 47% |
UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry: Prediction
My prediction is a unanimous decision win for Makhachev over Machado Garry because he has the superior grappling skills, particularly in the wrestling department. Machado Garry may have a decent takedown defense and better striking, but all of that will be out the window once Makhachev gets a hold of him.
Makhachev’s grappling has become the standard in the UFC with his clinch control and patented trips. Once he gets people down, Makhachev drowns them with pressure, ground-and-pound strikes, and multiple submission transitions.
I also believe that the defending champion will acknowledge the better striking of Machado Garry, especially the oblique kicks and quick punch combinations. This will make him go for a takedown early to neutralize them.
Islam Makhachev’s Recent Fight Results
Makhachev has been with the UFC since 2015 and has become a two-division UFC champion. He’s also on a 16-fight winning streak, and his last five victories were against Alexander Volkanovski (twice), Dustin Poirier, Renato Moicano, and Jack Della Maddalena.
Ian Machado Garry’s Recent Fight Results
Garry is the former Cage Warriors titleholder before he was signed by the UFC in 2021. He recorded four wins and one loss in his last five bouts, with victories over Geoff Neal, Michael Page, Carlos Prates, and Belal Muhammad, while his lone defeat was to Shavkat Rakhmonov.
UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Gary Fight Card
- Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry, UFC welterweight title fight
- Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson, UFC women’s strawweight title fight
- Charles Johnson vs. Eduardo Chapolin, catchweight fight
- Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Dustin Stoltzfus, middleweight fight
- Edson Barboza vs. Esteban Ribovics, lightweight fight
- Chidi Njokuani vs. Joel Alvarez, welterweight fight
- Jalin Turner vs. Kaue Fernandes, lightweight fight
- Donte Johnson vs. Eric McConico, middleweight fight
- Vicente Luque vs. Tresean Gore, middleweight fight
- Rafael Tobias vs. Lucas Fernando, light heavyweight fight
- Niel Magny vs. Ramiz Brahimaj, welterweight fight
- Jeremiah Wells vs. Myktybek Orolbai, welterweight fight
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