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Makhachev Retains Welterweight Title and Sets UFC Record

Overview

At UFC 330 in Philadelphia on August 15, 2026, Islam Makhachev successfully defended his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry, securing a unanimous decision victory (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) after five rounds. Prior to the bout, Makhachev entered as the betting favorite with a 16-fight winning streak, while Garry expressed confidence in bringing the belt back to Brazil. During the fight, a second-round head kick from Makhachev momentarily stunned Garry, but Makhachev ultimately utilized grappling and cage control to maintain his lead despite a significant height and reach disadvantage.

Makhachev’s victory marks his 17th consecutive win, breaking the record of 16 previously held by Anderson Silva. The win solidified Makhachev’s status as a two-division champion and the pound-for-pound number one fighter. Following the bout, Makhachev expressed intent to reach 20 consecutive wins and a desire to fight again before Ramadan, potentially in January 2026. He identified Carlos Prates as a preferred next opponent. Since the event, Makhachev has returned to Dagestan and announced plans to compete in at least three more UFC fights.

Post-fight, UFC President Dana White criticized Garry for a lack of “killer instinct” in the final round. However, Makhachev’s coach, Javier Mendez, praised Garry, stating the Irishman was the “most difficult opponent Makhachev has faced in his career” due to his ability to counter wrestling with striking. In the strawweight co-main event, Mackenzie Dern defended her title against Gillian Robertson via unanimous decision, though Dern expressed a desire to have finished the fight earlier.

Analysis also highlighted pay disparities: Makhachev earned approximately $3 million, while Garry earned $1.6 million. In the strawweight co-main event, Mackenzie Dern’s purse was estimated between $300,000 and $570,000, compared to $150,000 for Gillian Robertson.

Entities

Islam Makhachev · UFC · Ian Machado Garry · Philadelphia · Xfinity Mobile Arena

Claims

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"Islam Makhachev set a new UFC record with 17 consecutive victories."

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"Makhachev has a 16‑fight UFC winning streak, tied with Anderson Silva for the longest in promotion history."

One claim asserts Makhachev has a 17-fight winning streak, while the other asserts he has a 16-fight winning streak tied with Anderson Silva.
"Makhachev surpassed Anderson Silva's record of 16 consecutive wins."

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"Makhachev has a 16‑fight UFC winning streak, tied with Anderson Silva for the longest in promotion history."

One claim states Makhachev surpassed Anderson Silva's record, while the other states he is tied with him.

[DISPUTED] Islam Makhachev set a new UFC record with 17 consecutive victories.
[DISPUTED] Makhachev surpassed Anderson Silva's record of 16 consecutive wins.
[DISPUTED] Makhachev has a 16‑fight UFC winning streak, tied with Anderson Silva for the longest in promotion history.
[● 6 SOURCES] Islam Makhachev defeated Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision at UFC 330.
[● 4 SOURCES] The judges' scores for the fight were 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47.
[● 3 SOURCES] Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on 15 August 2026 in Philadelphia.
[● 3 SOURCES] During the finish, Johnson accidentally struck referee Blake Grice with an elbow.
[● 2 SOURCES] Makhachev captured the welterweight belt by defeating Jack Della Maddalena.
[● 2 SOURCES] Ian Garry trained with Charles Oliveira to prepare for his fight with Makhachev.
[● 2 SOURCES] Mackenzie Dern will defend her women’s strawweight title against Gillian Robertson in the co-main event.
[● 2 SOURCES] Donte Johnson expressed interest in winning titles at middleweight, welterweight, and light heavyweight.
[● 2 SOURCES] Donte Johnson defeated Eric McConico via knockout at 1:38 of the first round.

Timeline

17 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Islam Makhachev plans at least three more UFC fights
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev announced plans to fight at least three more times, following his record-breaking 17th consecutive victory at UFC 330.
26 days ago

[SPORTS] 28 sources
Islam Makhachev sets UFC record with 17th consecutive win at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev set a new UFC record with 17 consecutive wins after defeating Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision at UFC 330 to retain his welterweight title.
27 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
UFC 330 in Philadelphia features championship bouts and pay disparities
UFC 330 in Philadelphia featured championship fights between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry, alongside a strawweight title bout, highlighting significant pay gaps between male and female fighters.
29 days ago

[SPORTS] 141 sources
Islam Makhachev breaks UFC record at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev set a new UFC record with 17 consecutive wins after defeating Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330. Mackenzie Dern also successfully defended her strawweight title against Gillian Robertson.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 62 sources
Islam Makhachev defends welterweight title at UFC 330
UFC 330 in Philadelphia features Islam Makhachev defending his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry, alongside Mackenzie Dern’s strawweight title defense against Gillian Robertson.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 12 sources
Islam Makhachev to defend welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on August 15, 2026, with the event streaming on Paramount+.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
UFC 330 previews Makhachev and Dern title fights
UFC 330 will feature a welterweight title defense by Islam Makhachev against Ian Machado Garry and a strawweight title fight between Mackenzie Dern and Gillian Robertson.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
Islam Makhachev Defends Welterweight Title at UFC 330 in Philadelphia
Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC welterweight title against challenger Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, with Garry already visualising the belt.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Ian Garry faces fan backlash over PETA ad and media comments ahead of UFC 330
Ian Garry, set to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 330, faces fan and peer criticism for a PETA ad and remarks on women leading the world, with Darren Till calling his image 'fake'.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 10 sources
Islam Makhachev Set to Defend Welterweight Title at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on Aug 15, 2026, after expressing dissatisfaction with his debut and eyeing future opponents.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
Makhachev vs. Garry Headline UFC 330 Welterweight Title Fight in Philadelphia
Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on Aug. 15, 2026 in Philadelphia. Charles Oliveira backs Garry’s chances, while Makhachev predicts a three‑round win.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Michael Morales named UFC 330 welterweight title fight substitute
Michael Morales, an Ecuadorian fighter, is the official alternate for UFC 330’s welterweight title bout between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry in Philadelphia, and predicts Makhachev will retain the belt
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Islam Makhachev to Defend Welterweight Title vs Ian Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia
UFC 330 on Aug 15, 2026 in Philadelphia will see Islam Makhachev defend his welterweight title against Ian Garry, with UK viewers on TNT Sports Box Office and prelims on UFC Fight Pass.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 10 sources
Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry title fight set for UFC 330
Islam Makhachev defends the welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on Aug 15 2026; predictions favor a Makhachev submission win, and Michael Morales is the backup fighter.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
Islam Makhachev to defend welterweight title vs Ian Garry at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev defends his UFC welterweight title against Ian Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on Aug 15 2026; Garry trained with Charles Oliveira, while teammates and analysts cite him as a serious challenge.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry slated for UFC 330 welterweight title bout
Islam Makhachev defends his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia, with Makhachev adding a Spanish sparring partner to mimic Garry’s reach.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Islam Makhachev’s camp warns Ian Machado Garry he’ll be ‘smashed’ ahead of UFC 330
Islam Makhachev’s manager Ali Abdelaziz warned Ian Machado Garry he’ll be “smashed” ahead of their UFC 330 title bout after Garry compared himself to Conor McGregor.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 7 sources
Ian Machado Garry to Challenge Islam Makhachev for Welterweight Title at UFC 330
Ian Machado Garry faces unbeaten champion Islam Makhachev for the UFC welterweight title on Aug 15, 2026 in Philadelphia, with Garry likening the bout to McGregor’s Aldo fight.
2 months ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
UFC schedules August title fights: Garry vs Makhachev on 15th and Gamrot vs Salkilld on 8th
UFC set two August main events, with Ian Machado Garry challenging Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title on Aug 15 in Philadelphia and Mateusz Gamrot facing Quillan Salkilld on Aug 8 in Las Vegas.
2 months ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Ian Machado Garry aims for fourth‑round knockout against Islam Makhachev at UFC 330
Ian Machado Garry says he will aim for a fourth‑round knockout, not an early finish, against Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on Aug 15 in Philadelphia.
3 months ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
UFC 330 Welterweight Title: Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry
Islam Makhachev defends the welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, with analyst Din Thomas praising Garry and Jon Jones endorsing Makhachev’s wrestling.
3 months ago

[SPORTS] 12 sources
Eddie Hearn's Matchroom signs UFC champions Garry and Aspinall, sparking UFC dispute
Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Talent Agency signed welterweight Ian Garry and heavyweight Tom Aspinall, prompting a public clash with UFC boss Dana White and criticism of Michael Bisping over fighter pay.
3 months ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry set for UFC 330 welter title bout
Islam Makhachev will defend the UFC welter title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on 15 August, after Makhachev moved up from lightweight and Garry secured consecutive wins.
3 months ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Ian Machado Garry slated to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 330
Irish welterweight Ian Machado Garry has warned champion Islam Makhachev ahead of their UFC 330 title fight in Philadelphia on Aug. 15, after Garry’s recent win over Belal Muhammad.
3 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Islam Makhachev Defends UFC Welterweight Title Against Ian Machado Garry
Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC welterweight title against Irish challenger Ian Machado Garry on Aug 15 in Philadelphia; Makhachev holds a 16‑fight win streak and is a -364 favorite, while Garry vows to end
3 months ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Islam Makhachev cites $20 million demand behind canceled Topuria fight
Islam Makhachev revealed Ilia Topuria demanded $20 million, ending their bout plans; Topuria lost to Justin Gaethje, and Makhachev now prepares to defend his title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330.
3 months ago

[SPORTS] 10 sources
Islam Makhachev to defend welterweight title vs Ian Garry at UFC 330
UFC 330 on Aug 15 in Philadelphia will see Islam Makhachev defend the welterweight title against Ian Garry, with Mackenzie Dern defending the strawweight belt against Gillian Robertson.
3 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Islam Makhachev cites Dustin Poirier bout as his favorite fight
Islam Makhachev called his UFC 302 win over Dustin Poirier his favorite fight, calling it a street‑fight and noting his fifth‑round brabo choke finish.
4 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Islam Makhachev May Target Carlos Prates Over Ian Garry, Says Prates
Carlos Prates says Islam Makhachev may see him as an easier welterweight opponent than Ian Garry, naming him as a possible challenger after his UFC Perth knockout.

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