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Makhachev earns unanimous decision over Garry at UFC 330

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Makhachev earns unanimous decision over Garry at UFC 330
Summary

Islam Makhachev defended his UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry on August 15, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. Makhachev secured a unanimous decision victory after a fiercely contested five rounds. He started strong, utilizing grappling to control Garry in the opening rounds. However, Garry showed resilience, landing effective strikes, including a head kick that hurt Makhachev. The champion dominated the final round, gaining back control and threatening submission attempts. This victory also extended Makhachev's record-winning streak to 17 fights.

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By the Numbers
  • •Makhachev won by unanimous decision after five rounds.
  • •The fight took place at UFC 330 in Philadelphia.
  • •Makhachev's victory marks his first title defense.
  • •He extended his win streak to 17 fights.
  • •Garry displayed a strong striking performance during the match.
Latest Updates
  • 6:06 AMESPN — Makhachev tops Garry at UFC 330, 17th win in row
  • 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Makhachev, Dern make history in UFC 330 title victories
  • 4:28 AMYahoo Sports — UFC 330 Highlights! Makhachev Nearly Ends Garry With Wild Head Kick
What they're saying
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The UFC arrived in the city of Brotherly Love with two championship bouts, each with upsets on the minds of international contenders looking to buck the trends. Islam Makhachev was not having any of that. The UFC's No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter, defeated Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision, 49-46, 49-46 and 48-47. He extended his winning streak to 17 straight victories and moved past Anderson Silva for the longest such streak in UFC history.

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Islam Makhachev pushed his record-breaking win streak to 17 last night (Sat., Aug. 15, 2026) at UFC 330 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Penn., outlasting a very game Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision in the main event. Makhachev was a wet blanket in the first round. He was quick […]

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Islam Makhachev, 34, moved to 29-1, and further cemented himself as one of the greatest fighters ever at UFC 330 Saturday, surpassing middleweight legend Anderson Silva's all-time record of 16 consecutive UFC wins with a decision over Ian Machado Garry.

— ESPNby Brett Okamoto
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