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Makhachev defends title at UFC 330 as Barboza retires

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Makhachev defends title at UFC 330 as Barboza retires

Summary

Islam Makhachev successfully defended his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia. Makhachev secured a unanimous decision win, extending his winning streak to 17 fights, surpassing Anderson Silva's previous record. Mackenzie Dern retained her strawweight championship against Gillian Robertson, also by unanimous decision. Dustin Stoltzfus delivered a major upset with a second-round submission of Mansur Abdul-Malik, while Edson Barboza concluded his career after facing Esteban Ribovics, leaving a memorable legacy as a top striker.

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By the Numbers

•Makhachev wins unanimous decision 49-46, 49-46, 48-47 against Garry.
•Dern retains strawweight title with a unanimous decision over Robertson.
•Stoltzfus submits Abdul-Malik in the second round.
•Barboza fights Ribovics in the final bout of his career.

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1:01 AMYahoo Sports — UFC 330 Main Card Recap: Makhachev Makes History as Barboza Says Goodbye

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UFC 330 delivered a memorable night in Philadelphia on August 15, with championship stakes, a shocking upset and the final appearance of one of the sport’s most entertaining strikers. Headlined by Islam Makhachev’s welterweight title defense against Ian Machado Garry, the card produced a little bit of everything. Makhachev extended his historic winning streak, Mackenzie…
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