Max Holloway predicts competitive UFC 330 main event outcome
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 8:24 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Max Holloway provided insights on the upcoming UFC 330 main event featuring Islam Makhachev defending his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry. Holloway, speaking on his YouTube channel, acknowledged that Makhachev has the potential to secure victory after overcoming early challenges posed by Garry's reach. He emphasized that the fight will likely be competitive initially, predicting that Makhachev would become stronger as the rounds progress. Holloway's comments highlight the respect for Garry despite a prevailing sentiment of doubt about his chances.
- •UFC 330 is set for August 20, 2026, in Philadelphia.
- •Islam Makhachev seeks to defend his title against Ian Machado Garry.
- •Makhachev could break the UFC all-time winning streak record.
- •Holloway believes early rounds will be crucial for Garry's chances.
- •Holloway respects Garry despite common expectations of a Makhachev victory.
- 8:24 AMYahoo Sports — Max Holloway gives his UFC 330 main event prediction
"Former featherweight and former BMF titleholder Max Holloway weighed in on the UFC 330 main event.
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