UFC 330: Islam Makhachev clinches UFC welterweight title after 17th win in a row
Islam Makhachev reinforced his status as one of the great MMA fighters as he earned a unanimous decision win over Ian Machado Garry to retain his UFC welterweight title. Makhachev made the most of his dominant grappling in a tense five-round battle in the main event of UFC 330 in Philadelphia. Irish challenger Garry, 28, caused plenty of problems for the champion, but Makhachev's superior…
Islam Makhachev strengthened his reputation as an elite MMA athlete by securing a unanimous decision victory over Ian Machado Garry, thereby retaining his UFC welterweight championship. The main event took place at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, with Makhachev showcasing his prowess in grappling throughout the five-round contest. While Garry posed significant challenges for the champion, Makhachev's superior wrestling skills ultimately proved decisive, setting a new UFC record of 17 consecutive wins.
Despite the initial height and reach disadvantage, Makhachev dominated in the first round with a swift single-leg takedown, maintaining control in the subsequent rounds through a combination of high kicks and ground combat. The fight marked a hard-fought triumph for 34-year-old Makhachev, who had previously expressed concerns about his time remaining in the UFC.
Meanwhile, in the co-main event, American-Brazilian Mackenzie Dern successfully defended her women's strawweight title against Canadian Gillian Robertson, securing a well-rounded five-round victory.
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