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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 set to defend welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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.

Latest Updates

6:51 AMYahoo Sports — Islam Makhachev next opponent confirmed as two title fights announced for UFC 330
6:19 PMBloody Elbow — Dana White confirms Islam Makhachev vs Ian Machado Garry to headline UFC 330 world title double-header - Bloody Elbow

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