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Islam Makhachev prepares for UFC 330 title defense against Ian Machado Garry

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 4:12 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Islam Makhachev prepares for UFC 330 title defense against Ian Machado Garry

Summary

Episode 1 of UFC 330 Embedded features welterweight champion Islam Makhachev preparing for his title defense against No. 2 ranked Ian Machado Garry. Other fighters featured include strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern, focusing on her grappling defense, and middleweight champion Sean Strickland training alongside Donte Johnson. Vicente Luque spends time fishing with his son, while Gillian Robertson prepares for her first UFC title fight. The main event showcases a significant matchup in the welterweight division.

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Key Details

•UFC 330 main event is Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry
•Makhachev trains with his team ahead of the fight
•Mackenzie Dern focuses on improving her defense
•Gillian Robertson prepares for her UFC title fight
•Vicente Luque spends time with family before the event

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4:12 AMYahoo Sports — UFC 330 Embedded, Episode 1: 'It's going to be a banger'

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On the first episode of UFC 330 Embedded, welterweight champ Islam Makhachev makes coffee for his team before training; Strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern focuses on her grappling defense; Donte Johnson trains with Middleweight champ Sean Strickland; Vicente Luque fishes with his son; Gillian ...
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