Islam Makhachev Seeks to Break Anderson Silva's Record for Consecutive Wins at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev is on a historic run, and he can extend his undefeated UFC streak to 17 by breaking a record originally set by Anderson Silva 14 years ago. Makhachev, the current two-division champion, will face off against Ian Garry in the main event of UFC 330 in Philadelphia.
The rivalry between Dagestan and Ireland is reignited in this welterweight title fight, with Garry, a legitimate and long welterweight, looking to upset the champion. Trained by BJJ legends Demian Maia and Charles Oliveira, Garry's potential to upset Makhachev should not be ignored.
Makhachev's coach, Javier Mendez, has convinced some that we'll see a more aggressive side of the champion, but the question remains whether Garry's skills and training will be enough to deter Makhachev. Makhachev has already coasted through five rounds in his welterweight debut and enters UFC 330 as a more legitimate welterweight.
CBS Sports experts have made their predictions and picks for the main card, with Brian Campbell and Brent Brookhouse both considering Garry a live dog in this fight. Campbell believes Makhachev's all-around game will ultimately prove too much for Garry, while Brookhouse thinks Garry will have some good moments throughout the fight.
Meanwhile, Mackenzie Dern is set to face Gillian Robertson in a title fight, with Dern looking to carve out her own legacy as UFC women's strawweight champion. Dern's vacant title win against Virna Jandiroba last October is cited as an example of her toughness and willingness to exchange.
Shakiel Mahjouri and Brandon Wise also have differing opinions on the fight's outcome, with Mahjouri predicting a Makhachev decision victory and Wise believing Garry will do enough to take the fight on the judges' scorecards.
The UFC's return to Philadelphia features a stacked card, including Mansur Abdul-Malik's ridiculous knockout power and a second chance for Jalin Turner's MMA career. With so much happening on Saturday night, fans are eagerly anticipating the full fight card and the latest odds before making their picks.
As the fight approaches, all eyes will be on Makhachev and Garry as they face off in the main event of UFC 330. Will Makhachev's all-around game prove too much for Garry, or will the challenger's skills and training be enough to upset the champion?
Source: CBS