UFC 330 Predictions: Makhachev And Garry Set For Massive Welterweight Title Fight

UFC 330 in Philadelphia will see Islam Makhachev defend his UFC welterweight championship against Ian Machado Garry, and thoughts are split on how the eagerly awaited main event will play out.

Makhachev comes into the battle with a ton of momentum as the former lightweight king has won 16 straight UFC fights and is looking to cement himself as the dominant force at 170 pounds and his wrestling, his grappling, his ability to control opponents all of that makes him a tough opponent for anyone.

Garry is a different kind of test. The Irish fighter has great agility, long range punching and a big size advantage.

He also has recent wins over Carlos Prates and Belal Muhammad and it should give him confidence heading into the biggest fight of his career.

The big question is whether Garry can keep the fight at bay. If he can stay in charge of the center and avoid lengthy wrestling exchanges, his striking might make things tough for Makhachev.

But Makhachev’s best weapon is still his ability to chain takedowns and control opponents.

Some pundits predict the champion will use that edge for all five rounds of the battle, while others think Garry’s defensive talents could frustrate him.

Then there are the physical disparities. Garry is five inches taller, has a four inch longer reach, and has some useful gadgets on the feet.

It will be about which man will finally impose his will on the other. Makhachev wants to control. He wants to grapple. Garry wants room and hitting opportunities."

With the welterweight championship on the line, UFC 330 may be a defining moment for both combatants and A Makhachev win cements his legacy a Garry upset would drastically shake up the division.