The UFC is in Chicago, Illinois, for a solid UFC 330 card. In the main event, welterweight champion Islam Makhachev defends his welterweight title for the first time against Ian Machado Garry. Heading into the fight, Makhachev is a sizable – 390 favorite while the Irishman is a +280 underdog on FanDuel.

Ahead of the bout at UFC 330, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the welterweight title fight. The pros expect Makhachev to defend his welterweight title with relative ease, and some expect him to even get a stoppage win.

BJPENN.com Fighter Picks Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry:

Robert Whittaker, UFC light heavyweight: I think Ian can actually pose some problems to Islam with his jiu-jitsu and his striking. It will be an interesting fight, but I actually think Ian can get the win.

Gillian Robertson, UFC strawweight: I see Islam being dominant and getting the win. I think he will get a finish; he just seems unbeatable.

Adrian Yanez, UFC bantamweight: I am going with Islam. I’m not sure if he finishes him, though. His style and Shavkat’s are very similar, and Ian was able to go all five with him. I think it goes all five, but Ian gets the decision.

Diego Ferreira, UFC lightweight: Islam is going to be able to control Garry. Garry is good; Islam’s grappling will be the difference in why he wins.

Kyle Daukaus, UFC middleweight: Islam easy. I think Islam runs through him. I just don’t see a way Garry beats him; Islam will make it look easy.

Billy Quarantillo, UFC lightweight: This should be a good fight. I like Garry can mix it up, and his striking and reach can be difficult to deal with. I do think it will be closer than people think, but I think Islam will get the win.

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Fighters picking Islam Makhachev: Gillian Robertson, Adrian Yanez, Diego Ferreira, Kyle Daukaus, Billy Quarantillo

Fighters picking Ian Machado Garry: Robert Whittaker

Who do you think will win the UFC 330 main event between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry?

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