Mackenzie Dern Retains UFC Strawweight Title at UFC 330
Mackenzie Dern successfully defended her UFC 115-pound championship with a unanimous decision win over Gillian Robertson at UFC 330 in Philadelphia. The event also featured Islam Makhachev aiming to set a new UFC record for consecutive wins against Ian Machado…
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 16, 2026 —
Mackenzie Dern successfully defended her UFC strawweight championship on Saturday night, securing a unanimous decision victory over challenger Gillian Robertson at UFC 330 held in Philadelphia.
The bout, which headlined the event, saw Dern maintain her title reign. The exact scores from the judges were not provided in the summary.
UFC 330 also featured significant matchups and milestones. Islam Makhachev was scheduled to compete, aiming to establish a new UFC record for consecutive wins. His opponent was Ian Machado Garry.
In another notable moment from the event, veteran fighter Edson Barboza competed in a lightweight bout. Following his loss in that fight, Barboza announced his retirement from mixed martial arts.
Further details regarding the specific outcomes of the Makhachev and Barboza fights, beyond the stated intentions and retirement, were not available in the provided summary.
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