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Islam Makhachev retains welterweight title at UFC 330 in Philadelphia

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Islam Makhachev retains welterweight title at UFC 330 in Philadelphia

Summary

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.

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•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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