Islam Makhachev retains welterweight title at UFC 330 in Philadelphia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:08 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Islam Makhachev defended his UFC welterweight title for the first time on August 15, 2026, at UFC 330, securing a victory over Ian Machado Garry. The event took place at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. In the co-main event, Mackenzie Dern successfully defended her women’s strawweight title against Gillian Robertson. Noteworthy performances included Jalin Turner’s 39-second knockout of Kaue Fernandes, which earned him a Performance of the Night bonus. Several fighters received post-fight bonuses, with $100,000 awarded to Turner, Charles Johnson, Dustin Stoltzfus, and Jeremiah Wells, while others received $25,000 for their performances.
- •Islam Makhachev scored his first title defense in a five-round main event.
- •Mackenzie Dern defended her strawweight title in a near-landslide victory.
- •Jalin Turner achieved a 39-second knockout, receiving a $100,000 bonus.
- •Neil Magny tied for second all-time in UFC wins with a TKO finish.
- •Edson Barboza announced his retirement after a TKO loss.
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"Islam Makhachev scored his first UFC welterweight title defense last night (Sat., Aug. 15, 2026) at UFC 330 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Penn., earning his 17th-straight UFC win in a five-round main event battle against Ian Machado Garry (highlights HERE). In the co-headliner, Mackenzie Dern defended her UFC women’s […]
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