Islam Makhachev scores decision win over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 8:16 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Islam Makhachev retained the UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry on August 16 in Philadelphia. The fight, part of UFC 330, ended with judges scoring it 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47 in favor of Makhachev, marking his 17th consecutive victory. Makhachev controlled most of the bout, showcasing his wrestling skills, including dropping Garry with a head kick in round two. Despite Garry's resilient performance and late striking in round three, he was unable to secure enough rounds. Makhachev’s victory continues a historic title reign and extends his unbeaten streak past the previous record held by Anderson Silva.
- •Makhachev retains UFC welterweight title at UFC 330
- •Fight held in Philadelphia, August 16
- •Judges scored the fight 49-46, 49-46, 48-47 for Makhachev
- •Makhachev achieved his 17th consecutive victory
- •Mackenzie Dern also retains her women’s strawweight title
- 8:16 AMYahoo Sports — Makhachev beats Machado Garry to break UFC win record
- 8:16 AMBBC Sport — Makhachev beats Machado Garry to break UFC win record
- 4:43 AMYahoo Sports — Islam Makhachev shatters major UFC record with win over Ian Machado Garry in tense title clash
"Islam Makhachev cements his status as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world with a commanding victory over Ian Machado Garry.
"Islam Makhachev cements his status as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world with a commanding victory over Ian Machado Garry.
"Makhachev dropped Garry en route to a decision victory, as his win streak reached a record-breaking 17 fights
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 8:16 AMMakhachev beats Machado Garry to break UFC win record
Islam Makhachev cements his status as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world with a commanding victory over Ian Machado Garry.
- BBC SportAug 16, 2026, 8:16 AMMakhachev beats Machado Garry to break UFC win record
Islam Makhachev cements his status as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world with a commanding victory over Ian Machado Garry.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 4:43 AMIslam Makhachev shatters major UFC record with win over Ian Machado Garry in tense title clash
Makhachev dropped Garry en route to a decision victory, as his win streak reached a record-breaking 17 fights
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