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

UFC 330 is taking place in Philadelphia tonight, featuring a 12-bout fight card headlined by a welterweight championship bout between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry.

Makhachev, with a record of 28-1, is set to make his first welterweight title defense. He claimed the 170lbs championship in November at UFC 322 with a decisive unanimous decision over Jack Della Maddalena. The Russian fighter enters this bout on a 16-fight winning streak, with previous victories against notable opponents like Renato Moicano, Dustin Poirier, and Alex Volkanovski.

Ian Machado Garry, holding a record of 17-1, returns to the Octagon for the first time since defeating former champion Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision in Qatar last November. Before that, 'The Future' secured an impressive win against Carlos Prates.

The co-main event of UFC 330 will feature a women's strawweight title fight between Mackenzie Dern and Gillian Robertson.

Dern, with a record of 16-5, is fighting for the first time since winning the vacant strawweight world title in October at UFC 321. She has won her last three fights, including a submission victory over Amanda Ribas.

Gillian Robertson, at 17-8, is entering her first UFC title fight on a five-fight winning streak. Her most recent performance in March was a unanimous decision win against Amanda Lemos. Prior to that, 'The Savage' secured a second-round TKO victory over Marina Rodriguez.

The UFC 330 main card also includes a lightweight matchup between Jalin Turner and Kauê Fernandes.

Turner, with a record of 15-9, is returning after a first-round TKO win against Edson Barboza in December at UFC 323, which ended a two-fight losing streak. He had previously lost to Renato Moicano and Ignacio Bahamondes.

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

Opening the main card will be a lightweight bout between Edson Barboza and Esteban Ribovics.

Barboza, holding a record of 24-14, aims to break a three-fight losing streak. The veteran fighter has recently lost to Jalin Turner, Drakkar Klose, and Lerone Murphy. His last win was in October 2023, where he defeated Sodiq Yusuff by decision.

Esteban Ribovics, with a record of 15-3, last competed in April, suffering a submission loss to Mateusz Gamrot. Before that, 'El Gringo' secured a unanimous decision win over Elves Brener.

Here are the complete live results and highlights from UFC 330:

UFC 330 Main Card (9pm EST on Paramount / PPV)

• 170 lbs: Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry
• 115 lbs: Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson
• 155 lbs: Jalin Turner def. Kaue Fernandes via TKO (punches) at 0:39 of Round 1
• 185 lbs: Dustin Stoltzfus def. Mansur Abdul-Malik via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:24 of Round 2
• 155 lbs: Esteban Ribovics def. Edson Barboza via TKO (punches) at 1:32 of Round 2

UFC 330 Televised Prelims (7pm EST on Paramount+)

• 170 lbs: Chidi Njokuani def. Joel Alvarez by unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
• 125 lbs: Charles Johnson def. Eduardo Chapolin via submission (twister) at 1:36 of Round 3
• 185 lbs: Donte Johnson def. Eric McConico via KO (punches) at 1:38 of Round 1
• 185 lbs: Tresean Gore def. Vicente Luque by unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)

UFC 330 Early Prelims (5:30 EST on UFC Fight Pass)

• 205 lbs: Lucas Fernando def. Rafael Tobias via TKO (knee and elbows) at 1:10 of Round 3
• 170 lbs: Neil Magny def. Ramiz Brahimaj via TKO (punches) at 3:20 of Round 2
• 170 lbs: Jeremiah Wells def. Myktybek Orolbai via technical submission (ninja choke) at 1:24 of Round 3

Who do you predict will win the welterweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry? Share your predictions in the comments!