UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry

August 15, 2026 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA · Final results

Welterweight
Islam Makhachev won by U-DEC (R5, 5:00)
🔮 AI Pick: Islam Makhachev by Decision78%

Makhachev's elite wrestling and takedown defense should neutralize Garry's reach and volume striking, allowing him to control via grappling en route to a dominant decision win.

✓ Called it
Women's Strawweight
Mackenzie Dern won by U-DEC (R5, 5:00)
🔮 AI Pick: Mackenzie Dern by Decision68%

Dern's superior BJJ pedigree and striking accuracy give her an edge, despite Robertson's high takedown rate. Betting odds strongly favor Dern, reflecting perceived skill gap in grappling exchanges.

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Lightweight
Jalin Turner won by KO/TKO (R1, 0:39)
🔮 AI Pick: Jalin Turner by KO/TKO62%

Turner's superior reach, height, and heavy volume striking give him an edge over the shorter, less experienced Fernandes at this level. Turner's power and finishing ability should overwhelm Fernandes' better defense in the later rounds.

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Middleweight
Dustin Stoltzfus won by SUB (R2, 4:25)
🔮 AI Pick: Mansur Abdul-Malik by KO/TKO78%

Abdul-Malik's reach, power, and strong takedown defense give him a clear edge over Stoltzfus, whose weak TD defense (46%) could be exploited if the fight stays standing. Odds heavily favor Malik's finishing ability.

✗ Missed
Lightweight
Esteban Ribovics won by KO/TKO (R2, 1:32)
🔮 AI Pick: Esteban Ribovics by Decision68%

Ribovics is younger, far higher volume (7.27 SLpM) and betting favorite against an aging Barboza whose durability has declined. Ribovics' pace should overwhelm Barboza over 3 rounds, though Barboza's power gives some KO risk.

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Welterweight
Chidi Njokuani won by U-DEC (R3, 5:00)
🔮 AI Pick: Joel Alvarez by Submission62%

Alvarez is a well-rounded lightweight moving up with strong grappling and submission threat, favored heavily by odds. Njokuani's weak takedown defense (75%) is deceptive given Alvarez's volume and finishing ability on the ground.

✗ Missed
Catch Weight
Charles Johnson won by SUB (R3, 1:36)
🔮 AI Pick: Charles Johnson by Decision58%

Johnson's high output striking and reach edge should keep Chapolin at bay, though Chapolin's elite takedown accuracy poses a real threat. Johnson's volume and experience against grapplers likely gets him the decision.

✓ Called it
Middleweight
Donte Johnson won by KO/TKO (R1, 1:38)
🔮 AI Pick: Donte Johnson by Decision68%

Johnson is undefeated with superior striking defense, accuracy, and takedown ability. Betting odds strongly favor him, and his well-rounded stats suggest he can control the fight against McConico.

✓ Called it
Middleweight
Tresean Gore won by U-DEC (R3, 5:00)
🔮 AI Pick: Vicente Luque by Decision62%

Luque's superior experience, volume striking, and power give him an edge despite the odds favoring Gore. Luque's SLpM and accuracy outclass Gore's, and his striking defense is better, suggesting he can control exchanges and finish.

✗ Missed
Light Heavyweight
Lucas Fernando won by KO/TKO (R3, 1:10)
🔮 AI Pick: Lucas Fernando by Decision62%

Fernando has significant reach advantage, better striking accuracy, and betting favorite status. Tobias's poor striking defense (35%) leaves him vulnerable to Fernando's more precise output over three rounds.

✓ Called it
Welterweight
Neil Magny won by KO/TKO (R2, 3:20)
🔮 AI Pick: Neil Magny by Decision56%

Magny's significant reach and height advantage, combined with superior volume and experience, should allow him to control distance and out-work Brahimaj over three rounds.

✓ Called it
Welterweight
Jeremiah Wells won by SUB (R3, 1:24)
🔮 AI Pick: Myktybek Orolbai by Decision75%

Orolbai's superior wrestling volume (8.77 TD avg, 59% acc) and higher output should let him control Wells on the ground, consistent with heavy market favoritism.

✗ Missed
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