The reigning UFC welterweight champion, Islam Makhachev, makes his first title defense of the year on Saturday night against Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330.

Following his win over Jack Della Maddalena in his 170-pound debut last November, the two-weight titleholder aims to extend his 14-fight winning streak with Garry on the opposite side of the octagon. 

The full card features 12 fights and will take place at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. The main card is set for 9 p.m. ET on Paramount+.

Find out how to bet on this huge night of MMA action with our in-depth betting guide below, starting with the opening odds and covering moneyline, prop bets, and other UFC betting terminology.

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How to bet on UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry

Handicapping UFC can seem overwhelming, but researching a fighter’s history is an excellent strategy to gain insight into how their upcoming bout may unfold. 

This action-packed card allows bettors to place wagers on not just one but two championship fights. These bouts bring significant anticipation, as fighters are highly motivated to capture the coveted titles. 

Whether you’re a newcomer or a veteran viewer of MMA, title fights always keep bettors and fans on the edge of their seats, as a single punch or a small mistake can determine a positive or negative payout.

Makhachev vs. Machado Garry odds

Moneyline

This is wager on the outcome of the fight: who wins and who loses. Sportsbooks assign odds to each fighter, establishing one as the favorite and the other as the underdog. 

For example, Makhachev has not lost a bout since 2015 and is heavily favored at -340 odds to defeat Machado Garry, who is the +270 underdog.

Over/Under rounds

In UFC for over/under betting, sportsbooks set a line for the fight’s duration, and you choose whether you believe the fight will last longer or shorter than that number.

For example, Makhachev vs. Machado Garry has an over/under of 4.5 rounds with odds of -180 for the over and +140 for the under. A bettor must wager $180 to win $100 if the fight goes longer than 4.5 rounds — each round is 3 minutes so past the 1:30 mark of the fourth round — or $100 to win $240 if it lasts less than 4.5 rounds.

Prop bets/Method of victory

Prop bets are a broad term for wagers that aren’t directly tied to moneyline betting. They are highly popular among bettors because they provide various ways to wager on fights.

Here are some types of UFC prop bets you can find on sportsbooks:

• Significant strikes landed
• How the fight will end
• Points Spread
• Fight to go the distance

The range of other prop bets varies by sportsbook. Some offer many options, while others restrict players to specific ones.

A bout can end via decision (split, unanimous, or majority), draw, knockout/techical knockout, or submission. These also operate as betting markets known as method of victory.

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