VIDEO: Watch the highlights of Islam Makhachev's victory at UFC 330

After a hard-fought 25 minutes filled with tension, Islam Makhachev defeated Ian Garry by unanimous decision, defending his welterweight title (up to 77,1 kg) for the first time. Throughout the five rounds, the Russian had excellent moments both standing and on the ground, even scoring a knockdown with a beautiful head kick in the second round.

Islam Makhachev celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/X.

The victory secured the Russian's 17th win in the world's biggest MMA event. In doing so, he surpasses Anderson Silva and becomes the athlete with the most consecutive wins in the company's history. With only one professional loss, which occurred at the end of 2015, Makhachev wrote another chapter in one of the most successful careers in history.

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Watch the highlights of Islam Makhachev's victory.

Makhachev knocks down Garry with a head kick.

HEADKICK DROPS IAN @MAKHACHEVMMA is puttin' on the pressure!! #UFC330 pic.twitter.com/d2eFTofRXE

— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2026

Makhachev takes down Garry with a hip throw.

Strong close to the round for the champion!! We go into Round 3! #UFC330 LIVE NOW on @ParamountPlus ! pic.twitter.com/RkxLVegki9

— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2026

end of the fight

Respect after five rounds 🤝 #UFC330 pic.twitter.com/9civbOGTNB

— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2026

Oficial announcement

TITLE DEFENDED 😤 @MAKHACHEVMMA takes the Unanimous Decision over Ian Machado Garry at #UFC330 ! pic.twitter.com/8CR80dYuAM

— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2026

UFC 330 results

MAIN CARD 

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Islam Makhachev defeated Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) and defended his title.

Strawweight (up to 52,1 kg): Mackenzie Dern defeated Gillian Robertson by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) and defended her title.

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Jalin Turner defeated Kauê Fernandes by knockout (punches) at 0:39 of round 1.

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Dustin Stoltzfus defeated Mansur Abdul-Malik by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:23 of round 2.

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Esteban Ribovics defeated Edson Barboza by technical knockout (punches) at 1:32 of round 2.

PRELIMINARY CARD 

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Chidi Njokuani defeated Joel Alvarez by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Catchweight (up to 58,9 kg): Charles Johnson defeated Eduardo Chapolin by submission (twister) at 1:35 of round 3.

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Donte Johnson defeated Eric McConico by knockout (punch) at 1:38 of round 1.

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Tresean Gore defeated Vicente Luque by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Lucas Fernando defeated Rafael Bipolar by technical knockout (knee to the body) at 1:15 of round 3.

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Neil Magny defeated Ramiz Brahimaj by technical knockout (punches) at 3:20 of round 2.

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jeremiah Wells defeated Myktybek Orolbai by submission (choke) at 1:25 of round 3.

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