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Islam Makhachev to defend welterweight title vs Ian Garry at UFC 330
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev will defend his title against Irish challenger Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on 15 August 2026 in Philadelphia's Xfinity Mobile Arena. Makhachev entered the welterweight division after a victory over Jack Della Maddalena and holds a 16‑fight UFC winning streak, tied with Anderson Silva for the longest streak in the promotion's history.
Garry, who is 17‑1 overall, prepared for the bout by training with former submission record‑holder Charles Oliveira, hoping to improve his grappling against Makhachev's wrestling‑focused style. Makhachev has previously submitted Oliveira at UFC 280 in 2022.
Makhachev’s teammate Luke Rockhold warned that Garry could pose one of the toughest challenges for the champion, while former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley publicly backed Garry for a potential upset. Both comments highlight the stylistic clash, with Garry enjoying a height and reach advantage and a high‑volume striking output.
The fight marks Makhachev’s first welterweight title defense and a major headline for the August UFC card in the United States.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Makhachev submitted Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 in 2022. boxingnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ian Garry earned his title shot by defeating former champion Belal Muhammad. www.sportskeeda.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Makhachev captured the welterweight belt by defeating Jack Della Maddalena. boxingnews.com · www.sportskeeda.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Luke Rockhold said Ian Garry could be a serious challenge for Islam Makhachev. www.sportskeeda.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sean O'Malley backs Ian Garry to upset Islam Makhachev at UFC 330. www.sportskeeda.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on 15 August 2026 in Philadelphia. boxingnews.com · www.lowking.pl · www.sportskeeda.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ian Garry trained with Charles Oliveira to prepare for his fight with Makhachev. boxingnews.com · www.lowking.pl
- [DISPUTED] Makhachev has a 16‑fight UFC winning streak, tied with Anderson Silva for the longest in promotion history. boxingnews.com · www.sportskeeda.com