Islam Makhachev retains welterweight title after tough win at UFC 330
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 3:45 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Islam Makhachev defended his UFC welterweight championship against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330. The fight was characterized as one of Makhachev’s most challenging to date. There has been considerable discussion surrounding Makhachev's performance and its implications for his legacy. Additionally, Mackenzie Dern scored an impressive victory over Gillian Robertson, while UFC Sacramento takes place this weekend, headlined by Anthony Hernandez facing Gregory Rodrigues.
- •Makhachev retains his welterweight championship title at UFC 330.
- •Makhachev's fight against Garry was intensely competitive.
- •Mackenzie Dern defeated Gillian Robertson decisively.
- •UFC Sacramento features Anthony Hernandez vs. Gregory Rodrigues this weekend.
- •PFL Tampa is promoted as Cris Cyborg's final fight.
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Between the Links: Reaction to Islam Makhachev’s win at UFC 330, Din Thomas; Plus, previewing busy weekend
- 3:45 PMMMA Fighting — Between the Links: Reaction to Islam Makhachev’s win at UFC 330, Din Thomas; Plus, previewing busy weekend
"Islam Makhachev is still the UFC welterweight champion, but it was one of the toughest fights of his career as he hung on to defeat Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330. Since then, there has been a lot of discourse in the MMA community about Makhachev’s performance, what it means now, and for his legacy — which seems to be a pretty loaded topic, On an all-new edition of Between the Links, The panel discusses what’s next for Makhachev’s record-setting win, everything it signifies, if it’s Carlos Prates or Michael Morales, or somebody else next. Additionally, topics may include Mackenzie Dern’s lopsided win over Gillian Robertson, Din Thomas publicly throwing Robertson under the bus and then apologizing, UFC Sacramento this weekend headlined by Anthony Hernandez vs. Gregory Rodrigues, PFL Tampa headlined by Cris Cyborg’s final fight — or, that’s how PFL has advertised it, RAF Cleveland, UFC3 33 getting big bouts announced, and much more. Join MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Jed Meshew as they answer your questions all show long.
"Recapping the fallout of UFC 330 and more
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 3:45 PMBetween the Links: Reaction to Islam Makhachev’s win at UFC 330, Din Thomas; Plus, previewing busy weekend
Recapping the fallout of UFC 330 and more
- MMA FightingAug 18, 2026, 3:45 PMBetween the Links: Reaction to Islam Makhachev’s win at UFC 330, Din Thomas; Plus, previewing busy weekend
Islam Makhachev is still the UFC welterweight champion, but it was one of the toughest fights of his career as he hung on to defeat Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330. Since then, there has been a lot of discourse in the MMA community about Makhachev’s performance, what it means now, and for his legacy — which seems to be a pretty loaded topic, On an all-new edition of Between the Links, The panel discusses what’s next for Makhachev’s record-setting win, everything it signifies, if it’s Carlos Prates or Michael Morales, or somebody else next. Additionally, topics may include Mackenzie Dern’s lopsided win over Gillian Robertson, Din Thomas publicly throwing Robertson under the bus and then apologizing, UFC Sacramento this weekend headlined by Anthony Hernandez vs. Gregory Rodrigues, PFL Tampa headlined by Cris Cyborg’s final fight — or, that’s how PFL has advertised it, RAF Cleveland, UFC3 33 getting big bouts announced, and much more. Join MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Jed Meshew as they answer your questions all show long.
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