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Islam Makhachev Defends UFC Title Against Ian Machado Garry

8/14/2026

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Makhachev Defends

Islam Makhachev defends his UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia.
Makhachev enters with a 16-fight win streak and could break Anderson Silva’s record for consecutive UFC wins.
Machado Garry, an unbeaten Irish fighter, is a near 3-1 underdog in his first UFC title bout.
Mackenzie Dern defends the UFC strawweight title against Gillian Robertson in the UFC 330 co-main event.

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Garry Ignores Booing

At the UFC 330 press conference in Philadelphia, crowd booed Ian Machado Garry (fighter) and cheered Islam Makhachev (fighter).
Garry said the boos will not distract him, citing support and his goal for Aug. 15.
He added Carlos Prates (welterweight) is the only fighter who truly earned the next title shot.
Conor McGregor (fighter) backed Garry on Instagram, predicting a late-round high-kick knockout, while Alexander Volkanovski (fighter) forecast Makhachev will win by submission.

History

Historical Context

In June 2006 Anderson Silva entered the UFC and began a run that produced a UFC-record 16 straight victories, culminating on 6 July 2013 and securing a 2,457-day middleweight title reign. That benchmark has become the target for current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, whose own 16-win streak heads into UFC 330 in Philadelphia, prompting the organization to consider ranking adjustments.

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Makhachev Defends

Islam Makhachev defends his UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia.
Makhachev enters with a 16-fight win streak and could break Anderson Silva’s record for consecutive UFC wins.
Machado Garry, an unbeaten Irish fighter, is a near 3-1 underdog in his first UFC title bout.
Mackenzie Dern defends the UFC strawweight title against Gillian Robertson in the UFC 330 co-main event.

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