UFC figures have largely predicted that Islam Makhachev will retain his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330, though several expect the Irish challenger to pose problems with his size and striking.

– Makhachev faces Machado Garry in Philadelphia on Saturday and could set a new UFC record with a 17th consecutive victory.
– Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, Alexander Volkanovski, Daniel Rodriguez and Brandon Moreno picked Makhachev, chiefly citing his elite grappling.
– Carlos Prates and Sean O'Malley backed Machado Garry, arguing his range, size and confidence could produce a decision win or upset.
– Machado Garry is 17-1 overall and has won 10 of 11 UFC bouts; Makhachev previously set the lightweight title-fight win record before vacating the belt.
– Mackenzie Dern also defends her strawweight title against Gillian Robertson in the co-main event.