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Makhachev Defends Welterweight Title in Philly
17 Jun
Summary
- Islam Makhachev will defend his welterweight title for the first time this August.
- The fight will headline UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia.
- Ian Machado Garry will challenge Makhachev for the welterweight championship.
Islam Makhachev will make his first defense of the welterweight title this August. UFC President Dana White confirmed the news, revealing that the championship bout will headline UFC 330. The event is scheduled for August 15 and will be held at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
Number one contender Ian Machado Garry has been confirmed as Makhachev's opponent. This marks Garry's first opportunity to challenge for a world title. Makhachev previously won the welterweight championship in November and is now set to face his toughest challenger yet in Garry.
The undercard for UFC 330 is also beginning to take shape, with a middleweight clash between Vicente Luque and Tresean Gore expected. Additionally, Edson Barboza and Esteban Ribovics are slated to compete in the lightweight division.
