UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry

August 15, 2026 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA · Upcoming

Welterweight
🔮 AI Pick: Islam Makhachev by Submission78%

Makhachev's elite grappling (3.1 TD avg, 91% TD def, 1.0 sub avg) overwhelms Garry's 80% TDD. Significant size disadvantage for Islam negated by superior ground game. Garry's striking volume won't matter once taken down.

Women's Strawweight
🔮 AI Pick: Mackenzie Dern by Submission72%

Dern's elite BJJ (1.1 sub avg) gives her a decisive grappling advantage. Robertson's higher takedown volume (2.76 avg) may backfire against Dern's world-class ground game. Odds heavily favor Dern for good reason.

Lightweight
🔮 AI Pick: Jalin Turner by KO/TKO68%

Turner's massive 6-inch height and 4-inch reach advantage at lightweight is enormous. His superior striking output (5.79 vs 4.28 SLpM) and submission threat (1.1 avg) offset defensive gaps. Fernandes' lower output and zero submissions limit finishing paths against Turner's frame.

Middleweight
🔮 AI Pick: Mansur Abdul-Malik by Decision67%

Abdul-Malik has significant physical advantages (2" height, 5" reach) and elite 83% takedown defense versus Stoltzfus's weak 46% TD defense. Abdul-Malik's wrestling control and defensive superiority should neutralize Stoltzfus's submission threats for a controlled decision.

Lightweight
🔮 AI Pick: Esteban Ribovics by Decision62%

Ribovics' volume advantage (7.27 vs 4.14 SLpM) and youth overcome Barboza's experience. At 39, Barboza's durability concerns and declining defense (55%) favor the aggressive younger fighter over 15 minutes.

Welterweight
🔮 AI Pick: Myktybek Orolbai by Decision72%

Orolbai's massive wrestling advantage (8.77 TD avg vs 3.06, 59% acc vs 46%) should control the fight. Wells' 50% TD defense won't hold up against Orolbai's volume. Orolbai's superior output and grappling dictate a decision win.

Welterweight
🔮 AI Pick: Geoff Neal by Decision62%

Neal's superior takedown game (0.54 avg vs 0.0) and elite 87% TD defense gives him a crucial edge. While Njokuani has better striking accuracy and absorption, Neal's wrestling threat controls the fight pace and secures rounds.

Middleweight
🔮 AI Pick: Vicente Luque by KO/TKO72%

Luque's elite striking output (4.8 SLpM vs 3.41) and superior defense (51% vs 40%) overwhelm Gore's vulnerability to strikes (7.0 SApM). Luque's experience edge (37 fights vs 11) and finishing ability prove decisive against Gore's porous striking defense.

Middleweight
🔮 AI Pick: Donte Johnson by Decision68%

Johnson's undefeated record, superior defensive metrics (61% str def vs 45%), and strong wrestling (2.0 TD avg, 100% acc) give him clear advantages. He absorbs less damage (2.0 SApM vs 3.05) and controls pace better despite giving up size.

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