This is the UFC 330 live blog for Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry, the welterweight championship main event Saturday at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.

Islam Makhachev reigns as the No. 1-ranked fighter in the MMA Fighting Pound-for-Pound Rankings, while Garry is tied with Michael Morales for the No. 3 spot at 170 pounds in our Global Rankings.

Not only is Makhachev (28-1) looking to join Henry Cejudo, Daniel Cormier, Jon Jones, and Amanda Nunes as the only fighters in UFC history to successfully defend titles in two weight classes, he also goes for his 17th straight win, which put him in sole possession of the promotion's longest-ever win streak, passing the legendary Anderson Silva. Makhachev already holds the record for the most successful UFC lightweight title defenses (4) and captured welterweight gold this past November with a dominant decision win over Jack Della Maddalena.

Garry (17-1) has long touted himself as a future UFC champion and the time is now for him to put his money where his mouth is. The brash Irishman won his first eight UFC fights before losing a decision to Shavkat Rakhmonov, but has bounced back with consecutive victories over former champion Belal Muhammad and top contender Carlos Prates. Though Garry is a live underdog, dethroning Makhachev would unquestionably send major ripples through the MMA world.

Check out the UFC 330 live blog for Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry below.

I know I keep beating this drum, but…

Ilia Topuria. Alex Pereira. Khamzat Chimaev.

Is Islam Makhachev THE NEXT TO FALL???

Obviously, Ian Machado Garry has been the underdog since this matchup was announced. He currently sits at +265 on FanDuel. The champion Makhachev a big favorite at -330.

Herb Dean the third man in the cage for this one.

Makhachev making use of leg kicks early. Garry presses forward with a couple of straight punches, Makhachev evades. Garry blocks a Makhachev high kick. Makhachev dives for a leg, he gets Garry on his back and works to secure the position. Absolute vise grip from the champion. Nice knee from Makhachev as Garry works to stand. Makhachev powers Garry to the fence.

Makhachev just leaning on Garry, firing knees into his hip. Not much damage to speak of, but Garry is fully in defense mode. “F*ck you, Garry†chants ringing out through Xfinity Mobile Arena. Makhachev stuck to him like glue.

Still little significant offense, but that's a round in the books for Makhachev.

MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Makhachev.

Garry not hesitating to throw kicks from distance. Makes sense, he got taken down being conservative in the first round so maybe take a few more risks. Little output from both fighters as they size each other up. There's a body kick for Garry. Looks like there might have been a kick below the belt, Makhachev doesn't react, but Garry pauses to apologize.

Makhachev gets a hold of Garry, but Garry forces the action to the cage while sneaking in body shots. They separate and Makhachev lands a punch and then a MASSIVE head kick. Garry is dropped. He's back up fast, but he looks wobbly. Makhachev closes the distance and throws Garry. The champion in complete control with two minutes left in Round 2.

This might be giving Garry time to recover, but he's being smothered. Garry trying to work his way up, Makhachev with relentless pressure, just draining that gas tank.

MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Makhachev. Overall, 20-18 Makhachev.

Garry trying to set up his offense with kicks but there's been little follow-up and Makhachev has been the more dangerous fighter in close. Garry at least managing to keep the champion at bay this round, but not sure how he expects to win throwing almost nothing. Then again, not much from Makhachev right now either.

Almost on cue, Makhachev dives in for a leg and there's the takedown. Garry not fully down and he manages to reverse position, stand, and land a few strikes. Impressive sequence for the challenger. Garry lands a head kick and that got Makhachev's attention. Oblique kick scores for Garry, he's been working to establish that. Round to the challenger, perhaps.

MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Garry. Overall, 29-28 Makhachev.

Garry again attacks the oblique. Hard body kick by Garry, he's scoring points. Makhachev with a single leg, Garry countering well and they're scrambling. Makhachev relentless with his wrestling and he gets the takedown, Garry already working to get up. The champion wants to stay heavy, but Garry's size is helping him to find an angle to power up.

Garry with short shots to the body. This is a tough round to score. Makhachev with a high-crotch lift and he dumps Garry, with little impact, though. An argument could be made Garry has done more damage, minimal as it is.

Big effort from Makhachev to score another takedown, but Garry is right back up. I think he's winning this round.

MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Garry. Overall, 38-38.

Garry working to cut off the cage. Makhachev with a couple of punches to back Garry off, but Garry catches him with a counter right. Straight right scores for Garry. Takedown from Makhachev, not much behind it but he initiates a scramble and Garry is right back up. They're back in a familiar struggle against the fence.

Clean takedown for Makhachev and he has the back. Garry not getting back up easily this time. Less than half a round to go and Makhachev is in control. No answer for Garry right now with Makhachev stuck to his back, landing short strikes, and vaguely threatening a choke. Love it or hate it, this is winning.

MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Makhachev. Overall, 48-47 Makhachev.

Official result: Islam Makhachev def. Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision (49-46 x2, 48-47)

Makhachev: “Ian is a great fighter. Good man and I just respect him. He gave me a hard time, but I still rule every fight. Thank you for this match.â€

Was this the most difficult fight of your career?

“Maybe in Australia, the first one against [Volkanovski] was also very hard.â€

Makhachev says Garry's work with Demian Maia clearly helped him improve his grappling, though he admits fighting at welterweight is a different beast.

“I feel guys have more power, hard to submit them, but still my game is working. I take down all my opponents, give them a hard time there.â€

Nice moment before Garry gets his chance to speak as he talks to Khabib Nurmagomedov and praises him and their team.

What was surprising to you about this fight?

Garry: “Nothing surprised me. I have nothing but respect for Islam, I've said it all week. I said it when he came up and moved into this division, we should all sit back and show him respect to come up here and win that second belt. I believed in my heart and in my soul I was better than him tonight, he won. I have no complaints, no excuses. This is the best camp of my life. I'm proud of my team, I'm proud of my family. I love my wife, my little boy, I fight to make them happy, and I'm proud of everything that I've done. I'm 28 years of age. I have a decade in this sport of domination and this man won tonight and that's OK. I can take that on my sleeve and go home, regroup, and get better, because if you lose it in here [points to his head] you lose it everywhere and I'm as f*cking bulletproof as I could ever be up here.

“I look at the people like Alexander Volkanovski, Justin Gaethje, they're 38 years old, they just won world titles. They're both champions of the world. I'm 28, baby, this might not set me back one step, but I'll jump up here tenfold and I just came up against the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet, a man who created history tonight.â€

This is the UFC 330 live blog for Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson, the strawweight championship co-main event Saturday at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.

Dern is currently ranked at No. 7 on the MMA Fighting Pound-for-Pound chart, while Robertson is No. 6 at 115 pounds in the Global Rankings.

This is the first title defense for Dern (16-5), who became champion this past October at UFC 321 where she defeated Virna Jandiroba to win a belt vacated by Zhang Weili. Dern, a decorated Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion prior to pursuing a career in MMA, struggled to find consistency early in her UFC career, but strung together three crucial wins to put gold around her waist. She can cement herself as the true queen of the strawweight division with an impressive performance against Robertson.

Canada's Robertson (17-8) looks to become the first woman from her country to become UFC champion. Before Robertson, Alexis Davis, Valerie Letourneau, and Felicia Spencer all had their shot, but none were able to finish the story. Robertson began her UFC run as a flyweight but dropped down to 115 pounds and has since won five straight fights to earn her shot. She currently holds the record for the most UFC submissions by female fighter (7).

Check out the UFC 330 live blog for Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson below.

Mackenzie Dern! Defending champion! It's real!

You know what's more real? Gillian Robertson could become the first Canadian woman ever to become UFC champion and the first Canadian to win UFC gold since Georges St-Pierre. Kind of crazy when you think about it, eh?

Plenty of respect for the champ as she's a comfortable favorite at -215, per FanDuel. Robertson the underdog at +180.

Keith Peterson the referee for your co-main event.

Dern aggressive with the jab, she's eager to advance. Robertson with the first takedown attempt, Dern holding strong. She's controlling Robertson's head as she pushes her to the fence. Robertson reverses the position then separates. Robertson telegraphs a takedown attempt and Dern easily avoids it.

Dern breaks up a jab battle with a nice left hook on target. She definitely looks more comfortable standing, there's a power advantage, too. Dern punches her way in, nice level change, and she gets the takedown. The champ staying busy, sneaking in strikes where she can while controlling Robertson. Dern in Robertson's half guard, she hunts for a kimura. Good job by Robertson to break that attempt up, but Dern is staying heavy.

Beautiful jiu-jitsu from Dern as she moves to Robertson's back and gets a hook in. Dern all-in on a choke and that is clooooooooose. Robertson just manages to shift into an angle to stifle the choke and she puts a thumb up as the round comes to an end. Great round for Dern.

MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Dern.

Dern immediately gets the takedown. Her confidence is through the roof and technique is on point. Robertson staying calm, but Dern is slicing through her guard like butter. Looking bad for the Canadian. Dern again working to take the back and with a lot of time left on the clock this time. The end could be nigh.

Choke attempt from Dern, Robertson trying to turn into it and she manages to get there. The challenger in top position now, Dern keeping her legs in position to attack form bottom. Robertson fighting to keep Dern away from her leg. They roll on the mat, legs tangled, Dern still threatening the leg. Robertson attacking with hammerfists, not enough to deter Dern. After all that, it's Dern on top now, still forcing Robertson to defend the leg. The champ content to sit on Robertson, another round presumably in the books.

MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Dern. Overall, 20-18 Dern.

Dern looking comfortable with her boxing. It's target practice for Dern right now. Robertson busy on the feet, but there's not a lot on these punches. She stuffs a Dern takedown attempt and lands a few short uppercuts in the clinch. Dern pressuring her against the fence.

The separate and Robertson starts to land a few jabs. Dern with a hard right. Robertson connects with a left. Dern answers with a body kick. More jabs from Robertson, she's putting in an effort, at least. Dern with some excellent lateral movement to keep Robertson guessing. Takedown from Dern with a minute left.

MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Dern. Overall, 30-27 Dern.

Dern still looking springy on the feet. Early takedown attempt and she has Robertson on her back. This could be the beginning of the end. Dern aggressively working to take the back again. Lots of time to work as Dern hunts for a choke.

Robertson completely stuck as Dern just rides this position out, completely locked on. The challenger has done zilch in this round. And just like that, Robertson manages to slip out of position and end up on top, but time is ticking away and it's Dern on the offense with an armbar attempt from bottom. Robertson stacking Dern up, but that's about it. Robertson trying to sneak in punches to close the round but that's not doing much.

MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Dern. Overall, 40-36 Dern.

Robertson chasing Dern and throwing out strikes, but she needs to take a big risk here to salvage this performance. Takedown by Robertson, but is it too little too late? About three and half minutes left.

Robertson in Dern's guard and she's looking for offense, Dern active from the bottom. The challenger clearly winning this round, but she needs a finish, not a 10-9. Dern not in any significant danger with under two minutes remaining. It doesn't look like Robertson is going to find it here. At least she took a round.

MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Robertson. Overall, 49-46 Dern.

Official result: Mackenzie Dern def. Gillian Robertson via unanimous decision (49-46 x2, 48-47)

Dern says she's “super happy†about the title defense and worked on her wrestling a lot. She wanted the submission, but gives Robertson credit for her grappling.

Zhang Weili callout? Sadly, nope.

No post-fight interview for Robertson? Come on!