← UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry
UFC Welterweight Title fight

Islam Makhachev VS Ian Machado Garry

Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

29-1-0 Record 17-2-0
34 Age 28
178 cm Height 190 cm
179 cm Reach 187 cm
southpaw Stance orthodox
62% Finish rate 47%
17% KO rate 41%
45% Sub rate 6%

Result Summary

Islam Makhachev def. Ian Machado Garry Decision (unanimous) · R5 5:00

Islam Makhachev retained the UFC welterweight title with a unanimous decision over Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330 in Philadelphia on August 15, 2026. Two judges scored the bout 49-46 and the third at 48-47, reflecting Makhachev's grappling-driven control through four of the five rounds. The clearest sequence came in round two, when Makhachev dropped Machado Garry with a right hand and left high kick out of the clinch; Machado Garry recovered and had his best moments in round three, briefly out-landing Makhachev on the feet. Makhachev reasserted his game plan in rounds four and five, securing multiple takedowns and finishing the championship rounds in back control. The victory marked his 17th consecutive win in the UFC and made him only the fifth fighter in promotion history to successfully defend a title in two different weight classes.

Fight Overview

Islam Makhachev makes his first UFC welterweight title defense against Ian Machado Garry, who earned this shot with back-to-back decision wins over Carlos Prates and Belal Muhammad. The matchup pits Makhachev's elite Sambo-based grappling against Garry's long-range boxing and 74-inch reach, a stylistic contrast that hinges entirely on whether Garry can keep the fight upright long enough to accumulate the volume needed to dethrone a two-division champion.

Keys to Victory

Islam Makhachev

  1. Close distance with level changes and forward pressure to erase Garry's reach advantage early.
  2. Secure takedowns before Garry finds his rhythm on the feet and establishes his jab.
  3. Hunt D'Arce and neck submissions once on top, targeting Garry's durability in late rounds.

Ian Machado Garry

  1. Use lateral footwork and the jab to keep Makhachev at distance and deny his collar ties.
  2. Punish level changes with uppercuts and knees to raise the cost of every takedown attempt.
  3. Stay off the fence at all costs — if the fight goes to the mat, win it back to standing immediately.

Last 5 fights

Islam Makhachev

  1. W Jack Della Maddalena Decision · R5 5:00 · 15 NOV 2025
  2. W Renato Moicano Submission · R1 4:05 · 18 JAN 2025
  3. W Dustin Poirier Submission · R5 2:42 · 1 JUN 2024
  4. W Alexander Volkanovski KO · R1 3:06 · 21 OCT 2023
  5. W Alexander Volkanovski Decision · R5 5:00 · 12 FEB 2023

Ian Machado Garry

  1. W Belal Muhammad Decision · R3 5:00 · 21 NOV 2025
  2. W Carlos Prates Decision · R5 5:00 · 26 APR 2025
  3. L Shavkat Rakhmonov Decision · R5 5:00 · 7 DEC 2024
  4. W Michael Page Decision · R3 5:00 · 29 JUN 2024
  5. W Geoff Neal Decision · R3 5:00 · 17 FEB 2024

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