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Makhachev Defends Title, Extends Win Streak Record
17 Aug
Summary
- Islam Makhachev defended his Welterweight title for the first time.
- Mackenzie Dern also made her first Strawweight title defense successfully.
- Jalin Turner delivered a swift 39-second knockout victory.
UFC 330 took place on August 15, 2026, in Philadelphia, where Islam Makhachev made his first successful Welterweight title defense. He defeated Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision, extending his personal win streak to 17 and surpassing Anderson Silva's record. Makhachev appears poised to continue his impressive run in the division.
In the evening's co-featured bout, Mackenzie Dern also achieved her first Strawweight title defense. She dominated Gillian Robertson over five rounds to retain her championship. Additionally, Jalin Turner delivered a spectacular performance, securing a knockout victory over Kaue Fernandes in just 39 seconds.
Other notable results included Dustin Stoltzfus snapping a two-fight losing streak with a submission win, Esteban Ribovics knocking out Edson Barboza to send him into retirement, and potential future matchups being highlighted for the night's winners.
