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Islam Makhachev defends welterweight title at UFC 330 against Ian Machado Garry

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 7:22 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Islam Makhachev defends welterweight title at UFC 330 against Ian Machado Garry
Summary

Islam Makhachev is set to defend his welterweight title at UFC 330 on Saturday, following his championship win from Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322. He previously held the lightweight championship, making four successful defenses. Makhachev's current record includes a mix of victories and a lone defeat early in his career, contrasting with his mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov's undefeated status. Both fighters share a strong combat sambo background, but Makhachev has adapted a broader fighting style that includes striking.

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  • •Makhachev aims for title defense against contender Garry
  • •He previously held the lightweight championship and defended it four times
  • •Makhachev lost only one fight, early in his UFC career
  • •Khabib Nurmagomedov retired undefeated at 29-0
  • •Fight set for Saturday at UFC 330
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  • 7:22 PMCBS Sports — UFC 330: Comparing Islam Makhachev's career to his legendary coach and mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov
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Makhachev may have already passed his Hall of Fame coach in the eyes of some

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