UFC 330: Next Steps for Fighters After Philadelphia Event

UFC 330 took place in Philadelphia, showcasing a night of thrilling fights and setting the stage for future matchups.

Islam Makhachev successfully defended his UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry, marking his 17th consecutive victory. Makhachev is expected to face Carlos Prates next, who has been on a knockout streak. Machado Garry, despite the loss, remains a top contender and may fight former champion Jack Della Maddalena in his next bout.

In the co-main event, Mackenzie Dern retained her women’s strawweight title against Gillian Robertson. Dern's next challenge is likely to be former champion Weili Zhang. Robertson, still a strong competitor, may face Virna Jandiroba next. Other notable performances included Jalin Turner’s quick knockout of Kaue Fernandes and Esteban Ribovics’ victory over Edson Barboza, who announced his retirement. The event also featured Jeremiah Wells securing a dramatic submission win, leading him to seek a fight with Daniel Rodriguez.