UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Garry - Live Results and Fight Highlights

The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Philadelphia for UFC 330, a stacked 12-bout event topped by a welterweight championship showdown between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry.

In the main event, Islam Makhachev (28-1 MMA) aims to make his first successful defense of the UFC welterweight title. He claimed the 170lbs belt in November at UFC 322 with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Jack Della Maddalena. Makhachev enters the octagon on a remarkable 16-fight win streak, with notable victories against Renato Moicano, Dustin Poirier, and Alex Volkanovski.

Challenging Makhachev is Ian Machado Garry (17-1 MMA), who makes his return to competition following a unanimous decision win over former champion Belal Muhammad in Qatar last November. Prior to that, 'The Future' secured an impressive victory against Carlos Prates.

The co-main event features a women's strawweight title bout as Mackenzie Dern faces off against Gillian Robertson.

Mackenzie Dern (16-5 MMA) is competing for the first time since winning the vacant strawweight world title in October at UFC 321. The jiu-jitsu specialist has won her last three appearances in the Octagon, including a submission victory over Amanda Ribas.

Gillian Robertson (17-8 MMA) will be participating in her first UFC title fight, carrying a five-fight winning streak into the bout. 'The Savage' most recently secured a unanimous decision win against Amanda Lemos in March. Before that, she achieved a second-round TKO victory over Marina Rodriguez.

Also on the UFC 330 main card is a lightweight clash between Jalin Turner and Kauê Fernandes.

Jalin Turner (15-9 MMA) is coming off a first-round TKO win against Edson Barboza in December at UFC 323, snapping a two-fight losing streak that included stoppage losses to Renato Moicano and Ignacio Bahamondes.

Kauê Fernandes (11-2 MMA) enters the fight on a three-bout winning streak, with his latest victory being a first-round TKO against Harry Hardwick in September. The Brazilian has a 3-1 record since joining the UFC in November 2023.

Kicking off the main card action will be a lightweight bout between Edson Barboza and Esteban Ribovics.

Edson Barboza (24-14 MMA) is looking to break a three-fight losing streak. The veteran has most recently suffered losses to Jalin Turner, Drakkar Klose, and Lerone Murphy. His last victory was a decision win over Sodiq Yusuff in October 2023.

Esteban Ribovics (15-3 MMA) last competed in April, where he was submitted by Mateusz Gamrot. Prior to that, 'El Gringo' earned a unanimous decision win against Elves Brener.

Who are you picking to win tonight's welterweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry? Share your predictions in the comment section!