Islam Makhachev defends welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330
MMA Fighting • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Islam Makhachev is set to defend his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on Saturday in Philadelphia. The event features another title fight, with Mackenzie Dern facing Gillian Robertson in a strawweight matchup. Despite the significance of the card, there is reportedly little buzz surrounding it. The upcoming fights have prompted discussions of Makhachev's place in the GOAT conversation, alongside other recent developments in the UFC. The official media day occurred earlier this week, contributing to the ongoing dialogue about the fighters and matchups involved.
- •UFC 330 takes place Saturday in Philadelphia.
- •Makhachev defends his title against Machado Garry.
- •Dern faces Robertson in the co-main event.
- •Limited buzz surrounds this significant card.
- •Dana White discusses the GOAT conversation regarding Makhachev.
- 3:30 PMMMA Fighting — Between the Links: Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry, UFC 330 buzz, more
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Between the Links: Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry, UFC 330 buzz, more
"This Saturday in Philadelphia, the #UFC returns with a numbered event in UFC 330. In the main event, top pound-for-pound fighter Islam Makhachev defends the welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry, while Mackenzie Dern faces Gillian Robertson in a strawweight title matchup. Despite the card having two title fights, does there seem to me very little buzz for it? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses UFC 330, the Makhachev vs. Machado Garry matchup and how the latter can truly shake things up, Dern vs. Robertson, and the card as a whole after Wednesday’s media day. Additionally, topics may include Dana White weighing in on the GOAT conversation with Makhachev, DWCS returning earlier this week, the Patchy Mix fall from grace continuing, and much more. Plus, the boys draft their UFC 330 head-t0-head teams ahead of Saturday’s Watch Party. Join MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Jed Meshew as they answer your questions all show long. Watch the show live at Noon ET / 9 a.m. PT in the video above. If you missed the show live, you can still watch above, or listen to the podcast version, which can be found below and on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your pods.
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External links- MMA FightingAug 13, 2026, 3:30 PMBetween the Links: Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry, UFC 330 buzz, more
This Saturday in Philadelphia, the #UFC returns with a numbered event in UFC 330. In the main event, top pound-for-pound fighter Islam Makhachev defends the welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry, while Mackenzie Dern faces Gillian Robertson in a strawweight title matchup. Despite the card having two title fights, does there seem to me very little buzz for it? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses UFC 330, the Makhachev vs. Machado Garry matchup and how the latter can truly shake things up, Dern vs. Robertson, and the card as a whole after Wednesday’s media day. Additionally, topics may include Dana White weighing in on the GOAT conversation with Makhachev, DWCS returning earlier this week, the Patchy Mix fall from grace continuing, and much more. Plus, the boys draft their UFC 330 head-t0-head teams ahead of Saturday’s Watch Party. Join MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Jed Meshew as they answer your questions all show long. Watch the show live at Noon ET / 9 a.m. PT in the video above. If you missed the show live, you can still watch above, or listen to the podcast version, which can be found below and on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your pods.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 3:30 PMBetween the Links: Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry, UFC 330 buzz, more
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