UFC 330 Mixed Martial Arts

Islam Makhachev, left, and Ian Machado Garry battle in a welterweight title fight at the UFC 330 mixed martial arts event Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, in Philadelphia.

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Make it 17 straight! Makhachev sets UFC record for consecutive wins in welterweight title defense

Make it 17 straight! Makhachev sets UFC record for consecutive wins in welterweight title defense

Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night. Makhachev, who hasn't lost since 2015, won the welterweight crown in 2025 and successfully defended it for the first time. Mackenzie Dern also defended her 115-pound title with a unanimous decision over Gillian Robertson. Edson Barboza retired after a loss to Esteben Ribovics, ending a career that began in 2009. UFC returned to Philadelphia for the first time since 2019, with local fighter Jeremiah Wells winning by submission.