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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 14, 2026Miami-Dade

Islam Makhachev to defend welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330

UFC champion Islam Makhachev will face challenger Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330 in Philadelphia this Saturday night. Makhachev is attempting to secure his 17th consecutive win, which would set a new UFC record for the longest winning streak in the organization's history.

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Why It Matters

The event marks a significant milestone in UFC history as the features a potential record-breaking winning streak and a title defense in Philadelphia.

Key Facts

  • Islam Makhachev is attempting to reach 17 consecutive wins, which would set a new UFC record.
  • The main event at UFC 330 features Islam Makhachev defending his 170-pound welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry.
  • Mackenzie Dern is defending her 115-pound strawweight title against Gillian Robertson.
  • UFC 330 is the third numbered UFC card held in Philadelphia.
  • Islam Makhachev won the welterweight title at UFC 322 in November 2025.
  • Mackenzie Dern won the vacant strawweight belt at UFC 321.
  • Gillian Robertson holds the record for the most UFC submission wins by a woman.
  • Gillian Robertson is tied with Amanda Nunes for the most overall finishes in women's UFC history with 10.
  • Dustin Stoltzfus is scheduled to fight Mansur Abdul-Malik in a middleweight bout.

Who's Mentioned

personDustin Stoltzfus“Fighter on the main card”personIan Machado Garry“Challenger for the welterweight title”otherUFC 330“The event taking place in Philadelphia”personMansur Abdul-Malik“Fighter on the main card”locationPhiladelphia“Host city for the UFC event”personIslam Makhachev“UFC two-division champion and welterweight title holder”personAnderson Silva“Former UFC fighter holding the current win streak record”personGillian Robertson“Challenger for the strawweight title”personMackenzie Dern“Strawweight champion defending her title”