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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 heads into UFC 330 title defense against Ian Machado Garry
Summary

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.

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  • •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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  • 2:45 PMCBS Sports — Islam Makhachev closing in on G.O.A.T. conversation with plenty still to accomplish ahead of UFC 330
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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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