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UFC 330: Makhachev secures record-setting win against Machado Garry

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Updated 16.8.2026
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UFC 330 *Islam Makhachev Ian Machado Garry Mackenzie Dern Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Aug 16 Morning

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Al JazeeraAug 16

UFC 330: Makhachev secures record-setting win against Machado Garry

Islam Makhachev successfully defended his UFC welterweight championship against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia. Makhachev secured a unanimous decision victory, extending his consecutive win streak to 17 fights, surpassing Anderson Silva's previous record. Throughout the 25-minute bout, Makhachev controlled the pace with top control, wrestling, and striking, including a significant head kick. Machado Garry, despite defensive efforts, was unable to generate enough offense to win. In the co-main event, Mackenzie Dern also successfully defended her women's strawweight title against Gillian Robertson via unanimous decision.

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Associated Press (AP)Aug 16

Mackenzie Dern wins 115-pound title defense at UFC 330; Makhachev goes for record win streak

At UFC 330 in Philadelphia, Mackenzie Dern successfully defended her 115-pound championship against Gillian Robertson via unanimous decision in her first title defense. Despite a close submission attempt in the first round, the fight became largely uneventful in the later rounds. In the main event, Islam Makhachev set a new UFC record for consecutive wins with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision to retain his 170-pound championship. Makhachev, who has not lost since 2015, surpassed the previous record of 16 wins held by Anderson Silva. The event also saw the retirement of veteran fighter Edson Barboza after his loss to Esteben Ribovics.

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Islam Makhachev defeated Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) to defend his UFC welterweight championship.

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Islam Makhachev extended his winning streak to 17 consecutive UFC victories, surpassing Anderson Silva's record of 16.

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Ian Machado Garry stated, 'I have nothing but respect for Islam. … He won. I have no complaints, no excuses.'

— Ian Machado Garry

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Mackenzie Dern successfully defended her UFC women's strawweight title against Gillian Robertson via unanimous decision.

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Islam Makhachev sets UFC record for consecutive wins with 17 straight.