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UFC 330: Makhachev Defends Welterweight Title Against Machado Garry in Philadelphia
UFC 330 takes place on August 15, 2026, in Philadelphia at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Islam Makhachev, the UFC welterweight champion, defends his title against Ireland's Ian Machado Garry. The 34-year-old Russian, formerly the lightweight champion, is chasing a 17th consecutive victory that would surpass Anderson Silva's historic record of 16 consecutive wins. Garry, 28, holds a 17-1 record. The majority of UFC fighters surveyed by the BBC predict a Makhachev victory, most often by submission on the ground.