Ian Garry loses unanimous decision to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Ian Garry loses unanimous decision to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330
Summary

Ian Garry faced Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on August 16, 2026, in Philadelphia. Makhachev controlled the fight, utilizing his wrestling skills and knocking Garry down early with a head kick. Although Garry managed some effective strikes, he ultimately lost by unanimous decision. Following the fight, Garry expressed pride in his performance and determination to return stronger. A potential matchup against former champion Jack Della Maddalena could be next for Garry, who seeks to rebound from this setback.

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  • Ian Garry lost to Islam Makhachev by unanimous decision at UFC 330.
  • Makhachev knocked Garry down early and controlled the majority of the fight.
  • Garry expressed confidence in his abilities despite the loss.
  • A potential future fight against Jack Della Maddalena is being discussed.
  • Garry had been on a two-fight win streak before this title shot.
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UFC 330 went down last Saturday night (Aug. 16, 2026) inside Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa., leaving several fighters feeling the post-fight blues. Among them was Kaue Fernandez, who suffered a first-round knockout loss against Jalin Turner (see it here). And Gillian Robertson, who suffered a one-sided beatdown at the hands of current women’s […]

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