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Makhachev prepares for title defense against Garry at UFC 330

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:45 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Makhachev prepares for title defense against Garry at UFC 330

Summary

Islam Makhachev, the reigning welterweight champion, is set to defend his title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on Saturday. Makhachev, who has a 16-fight win streak, enters the match after moving up from lightweight. He acknowledged that he is in the latter stages of his career and aims to compete more frequently. Machado Garry, seeking to make history as the first Irish champion since Conor McGregor, comes into the fight with 10 wins out of 11 in the UFC. Both fighters view this bout as pivotal for their legacies.

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Key Details

•UFC 330 takes place at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday.
•Makhachev seeks to defend his title and make history.
•Garry aims to become the first Irish champion since McGregor.
•Makhachev has not lost since 2015, with a 17-1 overall record.
•Garry has 10 wins in the UFC and is preparing for a significant challenge.

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11:45 AMBBC Sport — I do not have much time left in UFC - Makhachev

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Islam Makhachev says he "does not have much time" left in the UFC as the Russian prepares to make the first defence of his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on Saturday.
— BBC Sport

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