Islam Makhachev faces title challenges after UFC 330 bout with Ian Garry

Islam Makhachev defended his welterweight title against Ian McHado Garry at UFC 330 on August 15, 2026. The match revealed vulnerabilities in Makhachev's game, raising questions about future contenders such as Carlos Prates, who is seen as the next logical title challenger. Mackenzie Dern retained her strawweight title but faces scrutiny after a mixed performance against Gillian Robertson. Dern is expected to vie for a fight with former champion Zhang Weili or face Tatiana Suarez if Weili is unavailable. The event highlighted emerging threats in both the welterweight and strawweight divisions.

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