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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 15: Ian Machado Garry of Ireland punches Islam Makhachev of Russia in a welterweight title bout during UFC 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on August 15, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Watch Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry full fight video highlights from their UFC 330 main event showdown Saturday night, courtesy of multiple outlets.
Makhachev vs. Machado Garry took place Aug. 15 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. Islam Makhachev (29-1) and Ian. Machado Garry (17-2) squared off in the main event clash. The fight aired live on Paramount+.
Official result: Islam Makhachev def. Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision (49-46 x2, 48-47)
Catch all the video highlights below.
HEADKICK DROPS IAN @MAKHACHEVMMA is puttin' on the pressure!! #UFC330 pic.twitter.com/d2eFTofRXE
— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2026
La velocidad de 👑 Islam Makhachev es de otro nivel 😮💨 Consigue otro excelente derribo 🤯 #UFC330 | En vivo por @pplusdeportes pic.twitter.com/oe1fM7Tz2I
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) August 16, 2026
👑 Islam Makhachev hace ver fácil su dominio en la lucha 🔥 #UFC330 | En vivo por @pplusdeportes pic.twitter.com/NewMMMNX0T
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) August 16, 2026
Strong close to the round for the champ!! We go into Round 3! #UFC330 LIVE NOW on @ParamountPlus ! pic.twitter.com/RkxLVegki9
— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2026
WE USED TO PRAY FOR TIMES LIKE THIS 🙏 @MAKHACHEVMMA vs @IanGarryMMA [ #UFC330 | LIVE NOW on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/fWuHNCbvxT
— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2026
IIIIIITTTTTTSSSSS TIMEEEEEEEEEEEE ‼️‼️ #UFC330 | En vivo por @pplusdeportes pic.twitter.com/skKIMjASSj
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) August 16, 2026
Ian Machado Garry arrives with his family by his side ❤️ #UFC330 pic.twitter.com/smh3D8E5vQ
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) August 16, 2026
Islam Makhachev arrives with history and the welterweight title on the line 🏆 #UFC330 pic.twitter.com/nx9zn5JVD7
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) August 16, 2026
For more on Makhachev vs. Machado Garry, check out the live blog below.
Round 1
Herb Dean the third man in the cage for this one.
Makhachev making use of leg kicks early. Garry presses forward with a couple of straight punches, Makhachev evades. Garry blocks a Makhachev high kick. Makhachev dives for a leg, he gets Garry on his back and works to secure the position. Absolute vise grip from the champion. Nice knee from Makhachev as Garry works to stand. Makhachev powers Garry to the fence.
Makhachev just leaning on Garry, firing knees into his hip. Not much damage to speak of, but Garry is fully in defense mode. “F*ck you, Garry” chants ringing out through Xfinity Mobile Arena. Makhachev stuck to him like glue.
Still little significant offense, but that’s a round in the books for Makhachev.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Makhachev.
Round 2
Garry not hesitating to throw kicks from distance. Makes sense, he got taken down being conservative in the first round so maybe take a few more risks. Little output from both fighters as they size each other up. There’s a body kick for Garry. Looks like there might have been a kick below the belt, Makhachev doesn’t react, but Garry pauses to apologize.
Makhachev gets a hold of Garry, but Garry forces the action to the cage while sneaking in body shots. They separate and Makhachev lands a punch and then a MASSIVE head kick. Garry is dropped. He’s back up fast, but he looks wobbly. Makhachev closes the distance and throws Garry. The champion in complete control with two minutes left in Round 2.
This might be giving Garry time to recover, but he’s being smothered. Garry trying to work his way up, Makhachev with relentless pressure, just draining that gas tank.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Makhachev. Overall, 20-18 Makhachev.
Round 3
Garry trying to set up his offense with kicks but there’s been little follow-up and Makhachev has been the more dangerous fighter in close. Garry at least managing to keep the champion at bay this round, but not sure how he expects to win throwing almost nothing. Then again, not much from Makhachev right now either.
Almost on cue, Makhachev dives in for a leg and there’s the takedown. Garry not fully down and he manages to reverse position, stand, and land a few strikes. Impressive sequence for the challenger. Garry lands a head kick and that got Makhachev’s attention. Oblique kick scores for Garry, he’s been working to establish that. Round to the challenger, perhaps.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Garry. Overall, 29-28 Makhachev.
Round 4
Garry again attacks the oblique. Hard body kick by Garry, he’s scoring points. Makhachev with a single leg, Garry countering well and they’re scrambling. Makhachev relentless with his wrestling and he gets the takedown, Garry already working to get up. The champion wants to stay heavy, but Garry’s size is helping him to find an angle to power up.
Garry with short shots to the body. This is a tough round to score. Makhachev with a high-crotch lift and he dumps Garry, with little impact, though. An argument could be made Garry has done more damage, minimal as it is.
Big effort from Makhachev to score another takedown, but Garry is right back up. I think he’s winning this round.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Garry. Overall, 38-38.
Round 5
Garry working to cut off the cage. Makhachev with a couple of punches to back Garry off, but Garry catches him with a counter right. Straight right scores for Garry. Takedown from Makhachev, not much behind it but he initiates a scramble and Garry is right back up. They’re back in a familiar struggle against the fence.
Clean takedown for Makhachev and he has the back. Garry not getting back up easily this time. Less than half a round to go and Makhachev is in control. No answer for Garry right now with Makhachev stuck to his back, landing short strikes, and vaguely threatening a choke. Love...
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