Islam Makhachev heads into UFC 330 title defense against Ian Machado Garry
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Islam Makhachev is set to defend his UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on Saturday. Makhachev, who holds a record of 28-1, aims to break Anderson Silva's record for consecutive wins in the Octagon with a victory. The welterweight champion previously ruled the lightweight division, where he defended his title four times, making him the most successful champion in that weight class. Garry, ranked No. 1, poses a challenge with notable advantages in height and reach.
- •Makhachev can break Silva's record for consecutive UFC wins with a victory.
- •The fight will take place on August 12, 2026, in Philadelphia.
- •Garry holds advantages of five inches in height and four inches in reach.
- •Makhachev is a former lightweight champion with four title defenses.
- •He is currently the pound-for-pound king in the UFC rankings.
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"Makhachev can break one of the most storied records in UFC history with a win over Ian Machado Garry on Saturday
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