Islam Makhachev retains title at UFC 330, Mackenzie Dern dominates

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Islam Makhachev retains title at UFC 330, Mackenzie Dern dominates
Summary

UFC 330 took place on August 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Islam Makhachev successfully defended his welterweight title against Ian Machado Gary, winning via unanimous decision in a closely contested bout. Makhachev established control with a headkick and a key takedown in the later rounds. In the co-main event, Mackenzie Dern defended her strawweight title with a decisive unanimous decision victory over Gillian Robertson. Among other notable results, Charles Johnson executed a rare Scottish twister submission against Eduardo Chapolin. The event also marked the retirement of fan favorite Edson Barboza after a knockout loss.

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  • Islam Makhachev def. Ian Machado Gary by unanimous decision.
  • Mackenzie Dern def. Gillian Robertson by unanimous decision.
  • Charles Johnson scores rare Scottish twister against Eduardo Chapolin.
  • Jalin Turner wins with knockout over Kaue Fernandes in Round 1.
  • Edson Barboza announces retirement after knockout loss.
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  • 5:01 AMCBS SportsUFC 330 -- Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry: Results, winners, highlights from fight card
  • 4:18 AMYahoo SportsUFC 330 results: Islam Makhachev rides out title defense, Mackenzie Dern dominates
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UFC 330 is in the books, after an action-packed night full of finishes on Saturday night in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Makhachev and Mackenzie Dern were the big winners on Saturday night in Philadelphia

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