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Islam Makhachev faces Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Islam Makhachev faces Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia
Summary

Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC welterweight title against No. 1 contender Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on August 15, 2026, in Philadelphia. The fight will headline the event at Xfinity Mobile Arena, with Mackenzie Dern also defending her strawweight title against Gillian Robertson in the co-main event. Makhachev secured his title with a win over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 and aims to extend his 16-fight winning streak. Garry has bounced back from a previous loss and is looking to claim the title after two recent victories over notable opponents. This matchup highlights the growing rivalry between fighters from Dagestan and Ireland.

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  • •Islam Makhachev defends welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry.
  • •Event scheduled for August 15, 2026, in Philadelphia.
  • •Makhachev's last fight was a win over Jack Della Maddalena.
  • •Garry has won his last two fights since his lone career loss.
  • •Mackenzie Dern also defends her title against Gillian Robertson.
Latest Updates
  • 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — Islam Makhachev gives his view on UFC 330 rival Ian Machado Garry as a fighter
  • 3:16 PMYahoo Sports — UFC 330 fight card, start time, date and location | Islam vs. Garry
  • 7:19 AMYahoo Sports — Machado Garry to face Makhachev for UFC title
  • 7:13 AMBBC Sport — Machado Garry to face Makhachev for UFC title
  • 1:37 AMYahoo Sports — Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry headlines UFC 330
  • 7:00 PMCBS Sports — UFC 330 fight card: Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry, Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson to headline
  • 6:57 PMYahoo Sports — UFC 330: Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry set to headline championship double-header in Philly
  • 6:46 PMYahoo Sports — Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry official for UFC 330 main event, Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson co-headlines
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Event: UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado GarryDate: Sat., Aug. 15, 2026Location: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaStart times: Preliminary Card Start Time at 6 p.m. ET | Main Card Start Time at 9 p.m. ETStreaming platform: Paramount+ (watch here) UFC 330 Main Event on Paramount+: 170 lbs.: UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry UFC […]

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UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev will make the first defense of his 170-pound title when he tangles with No. 1-ranked Ian Garry atop the upcoming UFC 330 fight card on Paramount+, scheduled for Sat., Aug. 15, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The promotion announced the five-round headliner on Wednesday. In the UFC […]

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A welterweight title bout headlines UFC 330 on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia. Champion Islam Makhachev (28-1) puts his 170-pound championship on the line against top contender Ian Machado Garry (17-1) at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The fight promotion announced the matchup on Wednesday. Makhachev captured the ...

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