Makhachev set for title defense against Machado Garry at UFC 330
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 5:19 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Islam Makhachev will defend his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry on August 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. Coach Javier Mendez emphasized that this matchup bears no resemblance to the notorious rivalry between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. Mendez noted that unless personal attacks are made, both fighters can build interest through trash talk. The event follows Machachev's rise in the UFC, with Garry aiming to challenge the champion's status.
- •Makhachev boasts a record of 28-1 MMA, 17-1 UFC.
- •Machado Garry holds a record of 17-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC.
- •The fight takes place at UFC 330 on August 15.
- •Javier Mendez is confident this fight lacks personal animosity.
- •Garry is using strategic trash talk to promote the fight.
- 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — Coach: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry has 'zero similarities to Conor vs. Khabib'
"Javier Mendez doesn't see Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry continuing the Dagestan vs. Ireland rivalry.
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