Islam Makhachev set to defend welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 6:51 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Islam Makhachev will defend his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on August 30 in Philadelphia. Makhachev, who is 28-1 with 5 KOs and 13 submissions, became a two-division champion after dethroning Jack Della Maddalena. Garry, currently 17-1, is on a two-fight win streak, including victories over Carlos Prates and Belal Muhammad. In the co-main event, women's strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern will face Gillian Robertson, who is on a five-fight win streak. Additional card details will be announced later.
- •Makhachev defends title for the first time.
- •Garry is on a two-fight win streak.
- •The event is scheduled for August 30 in Philadelphia.
- •Mackenzie Dern will defend her title against Gillian Robertson.
- •The rest of the UFC 330 card will be announced later.
- 6:51 AMYahoo Sports — Islam Makhachev next opponent confirmed as two title fights announced for UFC 330
"Makhachev will defend his welterweight title for the first time against Ian Machado Garry
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