Islam Makhachev Faces Ian Machado Garry in UFC 330

Islam Makhachev defends his UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on August 15, 2026.

What's at Stake?

Makhachev is a -390 favorite to beat Machado Garry, who is a +280 underdog.

Makhachev claimed the welterweight title by dominating Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 in November.

Makhachev has a record of 28-1 MMA and 17-1 UFC, with four successful lightweight title defenses before vacating it.

Machado Garry emerged as the No. 1 contender after back-to-back wins over Carlos Prates and Belal Muhammad.

The event will take place at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia and will be broadcast on Paramount+.

Makhachev's first title defense is highly anticipated, with many expecting him to dominate Machado Garry.

The fight is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Machado Garry has a record of 17-1 MMA and 10-1 UFC, with a recent win over former champion Belal Muhammad at UFC Fight Night 265.

Despite being the underdog, Machado Garry has a chance to pull off an upset and claim the welterweight title.

Makhachev's experience and skill make him a strong favorite to win, but Machado Garry's recent wins have been impressive.

The odds are in Makhachev's favor, but the fight is still highly anticipated and could go either way.

Makhachev's training and preparation will be key to his success in the fight.

The event will be a thrilling matchup between two skilled fighters, with the welterweight title on the line.