Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry face off before UFC 330
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 1:04 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry met for the first time ahead of their championship bout at UFC 330, scheduled for August 15. The fighters faced off in Philadelphia, where Garry showcased a 5-inch height advantage. Makhachev, the reigning welterweight champion, is preparing for his first title defense, having secured the belt against Jack Della Maddalena. Garry is coming off victories against Carlos Prates and Belal Muhammad. The event will also feature Mackenzie Dern defending her strawweight title against Gillian Robertson.
- •Makhachev faces Garry at UFC 330 on August 15.
- •Garry holds a 5-inch height advantage over Makhachev.
- •Makhachev aims to defend his welterweight title for the first time.
- •Dern defends her strawweight title against Robertson in the co-main event.
- •UFC 330 will take place at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
- 1:04 AMYahoo Sports — Video: Islam Makhachev faces off with Ian Machado Garry for first time ahead of UFC 330
"Mackenzie Dern defends her title against Gillian Robertson in the co-main event
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