Islam Makhachev shatters major UFC record with win over Ian Machado Garry in tense title clash

Trent Reinsmith is a Baltimore-based writer who covers MMA and hockey.

Islam Makhachev (29-1 MMA) has successfully defended his UFC welterweight championship, defeating ‌Ireland’s Ian Machado Garry (17-2 MMA) via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) while also setting an impressive record in the main event of UFC 330 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.