Overview
- Islam Makhachev beat Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday, extending his UFC winning streak to 17 and surpassing Anderson Silva’s mark.
- Coach Javier Mendez said the team prioritized a ground‑first plan to negate Garry’s striking, called the second‑round head kick a routine training technique rather than a set play, and called the win a boost to Makhachev’s GOAT case.
- UFC CEO Dana White and several fighters criticized Garry’s mid‑fight friendliness as a lack of ‘killer instinct,’ with commentators saying his demeanour may have cost him opportunities late in the fight.
- Contender jockeying has accelerated: Carlos Prates says a new multi‑fight deal and a conversation with UFC CBO Hunter Campbell put him next in line, while Michael Morales—who was the official backup at UFC 330—remains a visible alternative.
- Matchmaking is unsettled because contracts, marketability and Makhachev’s health and scheduling preferences will shape the next fight, so fans should watch UFC decisions and negotiations for a confirmed opponent and date.