On To the Next One: What’s next for Islam Makhachev, Ian Machado Garry after UFC 330?

Islam Makhachev successfully defended his UFC welterweight title at UFC 330, but the victory over Ian Machado Garry proved to be one of the toughest tests of his career. In MMA Fighting's latest edition of On To the Next One, host Mike Heck examines the implications of Makhachev's record-setting performance and explores potential next opponents—whether Carlos Prates, Michael Morales, or another contender in the division. The discussion also turns to Garry's future after his first championship opportunity came up short against the defending champion.

Mackenzie Dern's dominant title defense over Gillian Robertson in the UFC 330 co-main event earned its own analysis regarding her next likely opponent. The podcast also covers matchmaking possibilities for fellow main card winners Jalin Turner, Dustin Stoltzfus, and Esteban Ribovics as they navigate their paths up the rankings.

The episode wraps up with a rapid-fire segment taking viewer questions from MMA Fighting's audience, fielding fan-submitted matchmaking suggestions following UFC's event in Philadelphia. The conversation serves as a comprehensive look at where the promotion's top contenders stand heading into their next fights. Audio versions are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and other major podcast platforms.