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Islam Makhachev to defend title against Ian Garry at UFC 330

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 9:10 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Islam Makhachev to defend title against Ian Garry at UFC 330

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Islam Makhachev, the UFC Welterweight champion, will defend his title for the first time against Ian Garry, the No. 1-ranked contender from Ireland, at UFC 330 on August 15, 2026. The event is set to take place at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Alongside this matchup, Mackenzie Dern will also defend her women’s Strawweight title against Gillian Robertson in the co-main event. Makhachev enters this bout with a 16-fight win streak, recently defeating Jack Della Maddalena to unify the Welterweight title. Garry has secured his title shot after notable victories over Carlos Prates and Belal Muhammad. The official marketing poster for UFC 330 was released today.

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•UFC 330 is scheduled for August 15, 2026.
•Event location: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
•Islam Makhachev (28-1) is on a 16-fight win streak.
•Ian Garry (17-1) earned title shot with two big wins.
•Mackenzie Dern defends her title against Gillian Robertson.

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9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Pic: UFC 330 poster drops for ‘Islam vs. Garry’ on Aug. 15 – ‘Broad Street Brawls’

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight champion, Islam Makhachev, will defend his title for the first time against No. 1-ranked Irish contender, Ian Garry, in UFC 330’s main event on Sat., Aug. 15, 2026, inside Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the co-main event, women’s Strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern will also defend her title for […]
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Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 9:10 PM
Pic: UFC 330 poster drops for ‘Islam vs. Garry’ on Aug. 15 – ‘Broad Street Brawls’
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight champion, Islam Makhachev, will defend his title for the first time against No. 1-ranked Irish contender, Ian Garry, in UFC 330’s main event on Sat., Aug. 15, 2026, inside Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the co-main event, women’s Strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern will also defend her title for […]

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