PHILADELPHIA – Islam Makhachev extended his greatness even further Saturday at UFC 330.
In the UFC 330 main event, Makhachev (29-1 MMA, 18-1 UFC) defeated Ian Machado Garry (17-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) at Xfinity Mobile Arena, and in the process, reached a record 17 consecutive wins in the promotion.
It didn't take long for Makhachev to shoot on Machado Garry early in the opening round. Machado Garry followed the instructions from his corner, but his defense mechanisms were no match for the attempt. Makhachev controlled much of the round with Machado Garry in a defensive-minded mode both on the feet and on the ground.
Makhachev's most significant offense came in Round 2, when he landed a nasty high kick that dropped Machado Garry and nearly finished the fight. However, Machado Garry survived the blows and a big follow-up takedown that landed him on his back.
MAKHACHEV LANDS A HEAD KICK ON GARRY!!
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Machado Garry's first significant offense came in Round 3, when he landed a slapping right high kick that damaged the champion's eye area. He also successfully fended off a deep single-leg attempt. Round 4 was more of a toss-up, with neither man having an overly significant moment.
With the fight potentially tied on the judges' scorecards entering Round 5, Makhachev shot for a takedown and shoved Machado Garry into the fence. He ripped Machado Garry's legs out from under him and took the back, where he remained for the remainder of the fight.
ISLAM MAKHACHEV KEEPS HIS BELT 🏆
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With the win, Makhachev wins a record 17th straight fight and his seventh straight title fight. The win was his second successful title defense at welterweight.
In defeat, Machado Garry only has lost to Makhachev and Shavkat Rakhmonov. The Rakhmonov loss was by unanimous decision in a five-round non-title bout in December 2024.
Up-to-the-minute UFC 330 results:
- Islam Makhachev def. Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
- Mackenzie Dern def. Gillian Robertson via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
- Jalin Turner def. Kaue Fernandes via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 0:39
- Dustin Stoltzfus def. Mansur Abdul-Malik via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:25
- Esteban Ribovics def. Edson Barboza via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 1:32
- Chidi Njokuani def. Joel Alvarez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Charles Johnson def. Eduardo Chapolin via submission (Scottish twister) – Round 3, 1:36
- Donte Johnson def. Eric McConico via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 1:38
- Tresean Gore def. Vicente Luque via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Lucas Fernando def. Rafael Tobias TKO (knee, punches) – Round 3, 1:10
- Neil Magny def. Ramiz Brahimaj via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 3:20
- Jeremiah Wells def. Myktybek Orolbai via technical submission (guillotine choke) – Round 3, 1:24
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 330 results: Islam Makhachev wins chess match over Ian Machado Garry