Islam Makhachev features in UFC 330 Embedded catching a shark
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 6:46 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The second episode of UFC 330 'Embedded' aired, showcasing behind-the-scenes activities as fighters prepare for the event on Saturday in Philadelphia. Islam Makhachev is highlighted catching a shark, alongside other fighters like Edson Barboza and Mackenzie Dern engaging in personal moments and training sessions. UFC 330 marks the promotion's return to Philadelphia for the first time in over seven years, featuring Makhachev defending his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry and Mackenzie Dern defending her strawweight title against Gillian Robertson.
- •UFC 330 takes place Saturday at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia.
- •Islam Makhachev aims to defend his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry.
- •Mackenzie Dern defends her strawweight championship against Gillian Robertson.
- •Makhachev is shown catching a shark in the latest Embedded episode.
- •This is UFC's first event in Philadelphia in over seven years.
- 6:46 PMYahoo Sports — UFC 330 'Embedded,' No. 2: Islam Makhachev catches a shark!
"On the second episode of UFC 330 "Embedded," Islam Makhachev goes fishing and catches a shark – like, a big, actual shark.
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