UFC 330: Makhachev secures record-setting win against Machado Garry

Islam Makhachev records 17th UFC victory in a row in his welterweight title defeat of Ian Machado Garry.

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Makhachev punches Ian Machado Garry, right, in their welterweight title bout during UFC 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on August 15, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US [Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images via AFP]

In the co-main event, UFC women’s strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern (17-5 MMA) successfully defended her title for the first time, using dominant grappling and relentless submission threats to defeat Canada’s Gillian Robertson (17-9 MMA) via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47).

Dern, a Phoenix native who fights out of Southern California, controlled the pace on the mat across 25 minutes, constantly threatening ‌transitions and clinching attacks against her fellow Brazilian jiujitsu standout. Dern’s most dangerous moment came in the opening frame, nearly securing a buzzer-beating rear-naked choke just before the horn sounded.

While Dern had voiced confidence throughout fight week that she would finish Robertson inside the distance, the champion was pleased with her complete five-round performance.

“She’s good. … Thank you, [everyone]). I appreciate you,” Dern said inside the Octagon after her win.

The UFC heads to the West Coast next Saturday, returning to Sacramento, California, with a five-round middleweight nontitle UFC Fight Night headliner pitting Anthony Hernandez, who fights out of nearby El Dorado Hills, California, against Gregory Rodrigues of Brazil. The main event will conclude a 13-fight slate.

Makhachev celebrates after defeating Machado Garry [Sarah Stier/Getty Images via AFP]