It’s fight night in the City of Brotherly Love as UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry goes down live from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. With a stacked card full of exciting bouts that are sure to deliver jaw-dropping moments and highlight-reel finishes, why not take the action to the next level with our UFC 330 betting preview, picks, and props?
Below, we’ve broken down each of the main card bouts scheduled for UFC 330, provided where you can get the best UFC odds for both sides of each matchup, as well as our expert pick for who’ll emerge victorious in the scrap.
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- Edson Barboza by DEC (+1000)
- Mansur Abdul-Malik by KO/TKO/DQ (+112)
- Jalin Turner by KO/TKO/DQ (+225)
- Gillian Robertson by DEC (+310)
- Islam Makhachev by DEC (+136)
Edson Barboza vs. Esteban Ribovics
Best Odds on Barboza to Win: +475 (Sports Interaction)
Best Odds on Ribovics to Win: -600 (bet365)
Kicking off the main card with what’s sure to be a thrilling clash between deadly lightweight strikers, living legend Edson “Junior” Barboza takes on Argentina’s Esteban “El Gringo” Ribovics at UFC 330.
Barboza is approaching the end of his prolific career, entering this fight at the ripe age of 40, but look for him to show he’s still got plenty of gas left in the tank, securing the major upset victory over Ribovics on the judges’ scorecards.
While Ribovics has shown flashes of great potential throughout his UFC run, he’s struggled to find success against elite competition. Having lost two of his last three fights, including a submission loss to Mateusz Gamrot in his last trip to the octagon, Ribovics has struggled to hang with the division’s best. With his biggest strengths coming from his striking ability, look for this to be nullified by the sensational kickboxing skillset of Barboza.
Although he’s dropped his last three fights, including a brutal knockout defeat at the hands of Jalin Turner in his last time out, there’s still no denying Barboza’s dangerous ability on the feet. In this clash, Barboza will also sport a six-inch reach advantage, which will allow him to manage the distance of the fight and land damaging shots from range while avoiding his opponent’s responses.
With plenty of veteran experience to pull from, as well as a more well-polished standup game, look for Barboza to outclass Ribovics, outlanding him over the course of 15-minutes, resulting in him securing a decision victory, and kicking off the main card of UFC 330 with a mouth-watering +1000 win on your bet slip.
Prediction: Barboza to Win by DEC (+1000 @ ToonieBet)
Edson Barboza to Win by DEC
Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Dustin Stoltzfus
Best Odds on Abdul-Malik to Win: -650 (BetVictor)
Best Odds on Stoltzfus to Win: +475 (Sports Interaction)
Don’t blink or you might just miss the finish of this main card clash as Mansur Abdul-Malik looks to get back into the win column as he takes on Dustin Stoltzfus. Possessing freak athleticism and legit knockout power, look for Abdul-Malik to overwhelm Stoltzfus early and secure a knockout victory in the process.
Having won seven of his 11 pro fights by knockout, there’s no questioning the killer instinct of Abdul-Malik. Able to shut his opponents lights out with a single strike, this could spell disaster for Stoltzfus on Saturday night.
Over his 10-fight UFC career, Stoltzfus has lost seven bouts, two by first-round knockout. With a suspect chin and a history of struggling against powerful strikers, the writing is on the wall for Abdul-Malik to rack up his third knockout victory in the UFC.
A heavy betting favourite, back Abdul-Malik to put on a show at UFC 330, sending the crowd into a frenzy with an emphatic knockout finish over Stoltzfus, and securing you a nice payout with this plus money prop bet.
Prediction: Abdul-Malik to Win by KO/TKO/DQ (+112 @ TonyBet)
Abdul-Malik to Win by KO/TKO/DQ
Jalin Turner vs. Kaue Fernandes
Best Odds on Turner to Win: -150 (bet365)
Best Odds on Fernandes to Win: +125 (BET99)
Pitting two budding contenders at 155lbs against one another, we’re in for an electric matchup as Jalin “The Tarantula” Turner stands across the octagon from Kaue Fernandes in a Fight of the Night contender. Having shared the cage and thrived against some of the best in the UFC lightweight division, Turner has the edge in experience, size, and finishing prowess and should deliver a knockout victory at UFC 330.
In 15 career wins, Turner has secured a finish in each of them, showcasing why he’s one of the deadliest combatants at 155lbs. Standing at a staggering 6’3″, Turner’s insane size for the division has proven difficult for many opponents to match and is set to continue in this upcoming contest. Taking on a much smaller opponent in Fernandes, Turner will bolster a three-inch reach advantage while standing half a foot taller than him.
While Fernandes has never been finished in his pro career, he’s also never faced a fighter with Turner’s pedigree. Look for The Tarantula to come out aggressively, pushing the pace early in the first round, layering on damaging strikes before signaling the curtain call for Fernandes, and taking the win by knockout.
Prediction: Turner to Win by KO/TKO/DQ (+225 @ TonyBet)
Turner to Win by KO/TKO/DQ
Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson
Best Odds on Dern to Win: -200 (Sports Interaction)
Best Odds on Robertson to Win: +180 (BetVictor)
In the first of two Undisputed World Title fights, Mackenzie Dern will put her strawweight gold on the line for the first time as she defends against Canadian Gillian “The Savage” Robertson. In a battle between two elite grapplers, back Niagara’s own Robertson to bring the UFC gold back to the Great White North and earn the upset victory over Dern by decision.
While Dern beat Virna Jandiroba to claim the vacant Strawweight Championship her last time out, she didn’t do so in any impressive fashion. In a slow, mundane-paced bout, Dern still showed that her overall ability is extremely limited. With much of her success based on her ability to out-grapple her opponents, look for this to be neutralized by the stronger, more dangerous fighter in Robertson.
Never one to grapple without chasing a finish, Robertson enters this matchup riding a five-fight win streak, including a knockout victory over Marina Rodriguez and a dominant display over Amanda Lemos, both of whom previously defeated Dern.
As Robertson continues to show evolution in her game every time she enters the cage, look for her to shock the MMA world, besting Dern throughout the contest and forcing her into uncomfortable positions, leading to a title-capturing win on the judges’ scorecards in the co-main event of UFC 330.
Prediction: Robertson to Win by DEC (+310 @ bet365)
Gillian Robertson to Win by DEC
Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry
Best Odds on Makhachev to Win: -340 (BET99)
Best Odds on Machado Garry to Win: +275 (Sports Interaction)
Set to cap off a thrilling evening of MMA action, the UFC Welterweight Championship is at stake as all-time great Islam Makhachev defends the gold at 170lbs for the first time against Ian “The Future” Machado Garry. While this is sure to be a high-level Mixed Martial Arts showdown, expect the overwhelming Dagestani wrestling ability of Makhachev to once again lead him to victory as he defends his title by way of decision.
Having only lost once in his career, with the defeat coming at the hands of Shavkat Rakhmonov, Machado Garry has never backed down from a challenge and has proven himself a worthy title challenger within the UFC. While he may be “The Future” the 28-year-old Irishman may still have to wait to get his hands on the gold as he struggles to deliever any sort of offence against Makhachev.
While he’s shown increased performance in his grappling ability, Machado Garry still can’t hold a candle to the wrestling skills of Makhachev. Able to completely neutralize the dangerous striking of his opponent by keeping him on his back, look for Makhachev to fight intelligently, controlling the pace of the bout, and cruising his way to his 18th UFC win.
Additionally, one of the biggest factors many have identified as an advantage for Machado Garry is his alleged 4-inch height & reach advantage. Either Makhachev grew or Garry shrunk since last being measured; as in recent face-off footage, the size difference is minute.
Back Makhachev to etch the latest chapter in his storied career, getting the better of Machado Garry, and capping off your UFC 330 betting experience with a plus money payout.
Prediction: Makhachev to Win by DEC (+136 @ TonyBet)
