UFC 330 preview with Sean Sheehan & Luke Thomas: Can Ian Machado Garry dethrone Islam Makhachev?

Sean Sheehan is joined by Luke Thomas for another Ultimate Fighting Championship preview, and it’s a big one, as the world’s premier fight promotion heads back to Pennsylvania for a mouthwatering numbered card at UFC 330.

The event is headlined by a welterweight title fight (1:13). Champion Islam Makhachev returns for the first time in 2026 as he looks to add a welterweight title defense to his impressive lightweight résumé. Standing in his way is rangy Irishman Ian Garry, who will be looking to become the second champion from the Emerald Isle. Sean and Luke discuss the clinch as a potential key to victory (16:01), as well as the many other factors at play in this high-level matchup.

Mackenzie Dern is also looking to defend her title for the first time (22:20). The strawweight champion takes on Gillian Robertson, as the surging Canadian looks to make it six wins in a row. The undercard (26:01), meanwhile, has drawn criticism from many for its lack of depth.