UFC 330 LIVE UPDATES: Islam Makhachev vs Ian Garry fight updates, start time, how to watch and order the fight, Edson Barboza retires after brutal loss to Esteban Ribovics, full fight card results
Islam Makhachev successfully defended his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia. The victory marks his 17th consecutive win, setting a new UFC record.
Why it matters
This fight establishes a new historical benchmark for consecutive wins in the UFC, solidifying Makhachev's status as a dominant champion.
UFC STILL! Champ makes history after ‘massive’ statement; Irishman’s ‘f***ing bulletproof’ claim AND STILL! Islam delivers statement win | 05:43 Tim Miller from Fox Sports August 16th, 2026 5:05 pm Islam Makhachev has made UFC history after successfully defending his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry in Philadelphia.
The 34-year old made a statement with a brutal second-round head kick that stunned the Irishman, and while Garry provided a stern test from there, the result was never truly in doubt.
The bout was judged 49-46, 49-46, 48-47 Makhachev’s way.
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