Islam Makhachev vs Ian Garry: Islam Makhachev set the UFC record with his 17th straight victory. He defeated Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 330 on Saturday night. The judges scored the fight 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47.
Makhachev was tied with UFC Hall of Famer Anderson Silva with 16 straight wins. He has not lost since UFC 192 in 2015. He won the welterweight crown in his first attempt when he beat Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 in November 2025.
Makhachev nearly finished the fight in the second round. He caught Machado Garry with a headkick that dropped the challenger. He pounced with punches, but Machado Garry survived and finished the round. Machado Garry rallied in the fifth round with seven significant strikes to none for Makhachev. But it was not enough to win.
Mackenzie Dern successfully defended her 115-pound championship. She defeated Gillian Robertson by unanimous decision in the co-main event. Dern won 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47.
Dern nearly submitted Robertson in the first round with a choke hold. Robertson was saved by the bell. The next four rounds were uneventful as the fight slowed to a near stop.
Edson Barboza retired after his loss to Esteban Ribovics on the main card. The 40-year-old received a standing ovation and was flanked by his family as he called it quits. He laid his gloves on the mat and choked back tears. He lost his last four fights.
Philly fighter Jeremiah Wells won via submission on the opening card. Tresean Gore won his fight but lost most of his front teeth after taking a knee to his mouth. Charles Johnson led the crowd in a rendition of “Fly, Eagles, Fly” after his submission victory.
Fans React to Islam Makhachev vs Ian Garry UFC 330 Fight
Many fans praised Makhachev for breaking Anderson Silva’s 16-fight win streak. One fan called it “legendary shit” and said it was “one of the best to ever do it without a doubt.” Others noted that Garry is a future champion and that this win will age well for Makhachev.
Some fans pointed out that Makhachev is challenging himself in ways Khabib never did. They also noted that he looks more human at welterweight. The size difference was apparent, and Islam looked tired early.
Fans gave Garry a lot of credit. Many said he fought well and made Makhachev work hard. One fan said fighting Garry seems like “the most frustrating experience ever” because he stays calm and unbothered throughout the fight. Another noted his high fight IQ and lack of ego.
Several fans disagreed with the judges’ scorecards. Many felt round four belonged to Garry because he landed damaging shots and bloodied Makhachev. One fan said scoring round four for Islam is “judging malpractice.” Others believed it should have been 48-47, not 49-46.
Some fans believe Makhachev will eventually lose at welterweight. They pointed to Michael Morales as a future problem. Others think Garry is the second-best welterweight and will be champion one day. A few fans said Makhachev should retire now that he has the record. Others think he should go back down to lightweight.
Fans React to Islam Makhachev vs Ian Garry UFC 330 Fight
Islam Makhachev successfully defended his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry. He won by unanimous decision at UFC 330. The fight was competitive, and Makhachev extended his winning streak to 17 fights.
Matt Brown said he found it hard to see Garry beating Makhachev. He also said Garry is championship level but felt it was the wrong place and wrong time.
Alan Jouban said Garry looked comfortable in the moment. He also noted that Garry’s wide stance prevented him from being mobile.
Henry Cejudo scored the fight round by round. He gave the first two rounds to Makhachev. He said Garry had a better round in the third and that the championship rounds would be fun. He later said Makhachev bounced back in the fourth and separated himself in the final round.
Chael Sonnen asked Conor McGregor to respond after each round. He also called Makhachev “cracker jacks.”
Other fighters reacted to specific moments. Terrance McKinney praised the head kick setup. Aaron Bronsteter gave the third round to Garry. Brendan Schaub said Makhachev looked human for the first time in a long time and suggested Michael Morales could be a big problem in the future. He also joked that Garry would have won if he ate a steak.
After the fight, Henry Cejudo asked who should fight Makhachev next. The general consensus was that Makhachev won the fight. Garry earned respect for his performance, but Makhachev proved why he is the champion.
FAQs
Q. Who won the UFC 330 main event?
A. Islam Makhachev defeated Ian Machado Garry by decision.
Q. How did fans react to Makhachev’s win?
A. Many praised him for breaking Anderson Silva’s record.
Q. Did fans agree with the judges’ scorecards?
A. Some fans felt the fight was scored too widely.
Q. What did fans say about Ian Machado Garry?
A. Many praised his performance and fight IQ.
Q. Who could challenge Makhachev next?
A. Some fans and pros mentioned Michael Morales.
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