Mackenzie Dern wins 115-pound title defense at UFC 330; Makhachev goes for record win streak
Summary
Mackenzie Dern kept her 115-pound strawweight UFC title by defeating Gillian Robertson in a unanimous decision at UFC 330 in Philadelphia. Islam Makhachev aims to set a UFC record by winning his 17th consecutive fight in the event’s main match, while Edson Barboza retired after a loss.Key Facts
- Mackenzie Dern won the strawweight championship defense against Gillian Robertson by unanimous decision at UFC 330.
- Dern won with two judges scoring the fight 49-46 and one scoring 48-47.
- Dern nearly finished the fight early with a chokehold but the round ended before the submission.
- Islam Makhachev is tied for the UFC record with 16 straight wins and can set a new record with a 17th win.
- Makhachev is defending his 170-pound welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330.
- Edson Barboza retired after a loss in his lightweight fight, ending his MMA career that began in 2009.
- Barboza received a standing ovation and was joined in the octagon by his family during his retirement announcement.
- The UFC 330 event was held on August 15, 2026, in Philadelphia.
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