Islam Makhachev prepares for UFC 330 title defense against Ian Machado Garry
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 6:12 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Islam Makhachev, the current welterweight champion and top-ranked pound-for-pound fighter, is set to defend his title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on August 15. Makhachev, who has a win streak of 16 tied with Anderson Silva, aims to continue his dominance in the octagon. His previous fight history includes his rise from lightweight titleholder, showcasing a strong performance in the welterweight division. As Makhachev approaches this critical match, he reflects on his journey and previous fights.
- •Makhachev's win streak is tied for the longest in UFC history.
- •He defends his welterweight title against Garry at UFC 330.
- •Makhachev has only one blemish on his record from a decade ago.
- •The fight will take place on August 15.
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"Former lightweight titleholder and current welterweight champion Islam Makhachev is the top ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the world. He's tied with former middleweight great Anderson Silva for the longest win streak in the promotion's history with 16. He has one blemish on his record from a ...
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