UFC 330 takes place this weekend at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, with welterweight champion Islam Makhachev defending his title against second-ranked contender Ian Machado Garry. Makhachev, currently the top pound-for-pound fighter in the organization, enters as a heavy betting favorite. A victory would extend his winning streak to 17 consecutive fights, surpassing Anderson Silva’s previous UFC record.
Former middleweight champion Michael Bisping recently shared his prediction for the matchup on his YouTube channel, backing Makhachev to retain his title. Bisping believes the fight will hinge on Garry’s ability to maintain distance and avoid the champion’s wrestling attacks. According to Bisping, Garry will likely employ a mobile striking strategy, utilizing footwork and jabbing to stay away from Makhachev’s dangerous grappling exchanges.
Bisping emphasized that cage control will prove critical to the outcome, particularly when Makhachev corners his opponent against the fence. The former champion noted that while some fighters have successfully stuffed takedowns in open space, wrestling exchanges along the cage fence present a different challenge entirely. Bisping predicts Makhachev will utilize his signature ground control and submission skills to secure victory, ultimately ending the fight with a rear-naked choke.
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