UFC 330 Results: Islam Makhachev Defeats Ian Machado Garry to Retain Welterweight Title

UFC 330 | August 15, 2026 | Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia

Islam Makhachev remains the UFC welterweight champion after defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330. The Russian champion survived a competitive five-round contest in Philadelphia and extended his remarkable UFC winning streak to 17 consecutive victories.

Makhachev Retains the Welterweight Championship

The UFC 330 main event featured a major clash between champion Islam Makhachev and No. 1 contender Ian Machado Garry.

Makhachev entered the fight looking to defend his welterweight championship and continue his record-breaking run inside the UFC. Garry, meanwhile, was attempting to hand one of the sport's most dominant fighters a major upset.

After five rounds, the judges awarded the fight to Makhachev by unanimous decision, allowing him to keep the UFC welterweight title.

The victory also moved Makhachev to 17 straight UFC wins, setting a new record for consecutive victories in the promotion.

Ian Machado Garry Pushes the Champion

Garry entered the contest with a significant height and reach advantage, creating an interesting stylistic challenge for Makhachev.

The Irish challenger showed resilience throughout the fight and had moments where his striking and movement caused problems for the champion.

However, Makhachev repeatedly relied on his world-class wrestling and grappling to control important exchanges.

His ability to close the distance, take the fight to the ground and maintain control played a major role in the final result.

Five-Round Battle in Philadelphia

The fight went the full five rounds, with neither fighter able to finish the other.

Makhachev remained composed as the contest progressed, continuing to use his grappling-heavy approach while limiting Garry's opportunities to establish a sustained striking rhythm.

Garry had his best moments when he was able to keep the fight at range, but Makhachev's pressure and control ultimately proved decisive.

The judges unanimously sided with the champion.

Mackenzie Dern Also Defends Her Title

The UFC 330 co-main event also featured a title fight.

Mackenzie Dern successfully defended her UFC women's strawweight championship against Gillian Robertson, winning by unanimous decision after five rounds.

Dern used her grappling ability and improved overall game to control much of the contest. The judges scored the fight 49-46, 49-46 and 48-47 in her favor.

The victory marked Dern's first successful defense of the strawweight championship.

Other Big Results From UFC 330

UFC 330 featured several notable performances across the main and preliminary cards.

Esteban Ribovics defeated veteran Edson Barboza by second-round TKO, while Jalin Turner produced one of the fastest finishes of the night with a 39-second knockout.

Other fighters who picked up victories included Charles Johnson, Donte Johnson, Tresean Gore, Lucas Fernando, Neil Magny and Jeremiah Wells.

What the Victory Means for Makhachev

Makhachev's victory further strengthens his position as one of the UFC's most dominant active champions.

After becoming a champion at lightweight, he moved up to welterweight and continued his winning run at the highest level.

His ability to combine elite wrestling, grappling, control and increasingly effective striking has made him one of the toughest matchups in the UFC.

The win over Garry adds another significant name to his record and keeps the welterweight division firmly under his control.

UFC 330 Final Results

Islam Makhachev def. Ian Machado Garry — Unanimous Decision
Mackenzie Dern def. Gillian Robertson — Unanimous Decision
Esteban Ribovics def. Edson Barboza — TKO, Round 2
Jalin Turner def. Kaue Fernandes — KO, Round 1

UFC's official results also confirm Makhachev and Dern as the two title-fight winners at UFC 330.

Final Takeaway

UFC 330 ended with both champions successfully defending their titles.

Islam Makhachev once again demonstrated why he is considered one of the most dominant fighters in the sport, using his grappling and control to overcome the size and reach of Ian Machado Garry.

Meanwhile, Mackenzie Dern produced a strong five-round performance to retain her strawweight championship.

With Makhachev now riding a record 17-fight UFC winning streak, the next challenge for the welterweight champion is already likely to be one of the biggest stories in the division.

UFC 330 Quick Details

Event: UFC 330
Date: August 15, 2026
Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia
Main Event: Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry
Result: Makhachev won by unanimous decision
Title: UFC Welterweight Championship
Co-Main Event: Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson
Result: Dern won by unanimous decision
Category: Sports
Label: Sports

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