UFC 330: Makhachev secures record-setting win against Machado Garry

What the report says

Islam Makhachev successfully defended his UFC welterweight title on Saturday night at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, according to Al Jazeera’s report based on Reuters. He beat Ireland’s Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision after five rounds, with judges scoring it 49-46, 49-46 and 48-47. The result improved Makhachev’s MMA record to 29-1 and extended his UFC winning streak to 17 straight fights.

The victory gave Makhachev a new UFC record, moving past Anderson Silva’s previous mark of 16 consecutive wins set between 2006 and 2013. Al Jazeera reported that Makhachev controlled much of the bout with top pressure, wrestling and striking, including a significant head kick in the second round. Machado Garry was able to survive several difficult positions but did not produce enough offense to change the scorecards.

After the fight, Machado Garry said he had no complaints about the decision and offered respect to Makhachev. Makhachev said the championship rounds were hard-fought. The same card also featured women’s strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern retaining her belt for the first time with a unanimous decision over Gillian Robertson. In broader context, Makhachev’s win strengthens his position at the top of the UFC and adds to a record-setting run in one of the sport’s most visible divisions.