Makhachev Retains UFC Welterweight Title, Shatters Record
Islam Makhachev puts his UFC welterweight title on the line against Ian Machado Garry at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Saturday night.
- Makhachev enters at 28-1, riding a 16-fight UFC win streak.
- Garry, 28, holds a 17-1 record; his only loss came to Shavkat Rakhmonov.
- Garry stands 6'3" with a 74-inch reach; Makhachev is 5'10" with a 70-inch reach.
- Makhachev is listed at -340 to -370 odds; Garry at +270 to +290.
Why it matters: A Makhachev win ties Anderson Silva's record for the longest win streak in UFC history at 17. A Garry win would be one of the sport's bigger upsets in recent years.
- Makhachev won the welterweight belt by unanimous decision over Jack Della Maddalena in late 2025, after vacating the lightweight title following four defenses.
- Garry bounced back from his Rakhmonov loss with unanimous-decision wins over Carlos Prates and former champion Belal Muhammad.
How 17 sources split on this story
Where they split: Coverage agrees Makhachev is a heavy favorite; the dispute is whether Garry's size and reach give him a realistic path to a decision win or whether Makhachev's grappling closes that window.
Center coverage, 9 sources: The center focuses on the historical stakes — Makhachev's record-chasing win streak — and presents the matchup as a legitimate, if unlikely, upset opportunity for Garry.
BBC News23mUFC 330: Islam Makhachev beats Ian Machado Garry to break UFC win record
USA Today14hUFC 330 live updates: Predictions, time, stream for Makhachev-Machado Garry card
Heavy3hDana White Rips Ian Machado Garry Following UFC 330
ESPN1hUFC 330 takeaways: Makhachev extends legacy, Dern tees up next matchup
Associated Press3hMakhachev fija récord de UFC con 17ma victoria seguida al defender título wélter ante Garry
Billboard16hHere’s How to Watch UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry Live Online for Free
Forbes19hUFC Tonight: What Time Does The UFC 330 Fight Card Start?PenPennLive12hWhere to watch UFC 330, Makhachev vs. Machado Garry tonight, full card, time, free streams
Reuters4hMakhachev edges Garry to retain UFC welterweight titleLeft coverage, 5 sources: The left frames the fight around Makhachev's dominant credentials and Garry's divisive personality, noting the Irishman's confidence despite long odds.
The Independent4hIslam Makhachev shatters major UFC record with win over Ian Machado Garry in tense title clash
Al Jazeera1hUFC 330: Makhachev secures record-setting win against Machado Garry
Hollywood Reporter14hWhere to Stream UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry
Rolling Stone21hWhere to Stream UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry Online
Variety14hUFC 330 Live: How to Watch Makhachev vs Machado Garry Live Online FreeRight coverage, 3 sources: The right emphasizes betting angles and Garry's physical advantages, treating the upset scenario as a genuine market opportunity rather than a long shot.
The Sun16h‘Toughest task in UFC history’ – Ian Machado Garry says UFC 330 win over Islam Makhachev will make him ‘UNDENIABLE’ GOAT
New York Post3hIslam Makhachev beats Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 to set record with 17th consecutive win
Daily Mail2hIslam Makhachev sets new UFC record as he defeats Ian Machado Garry - with Dana White getting one over on Eddie HearnWhat’s next: The main card starts at 9 p.m. ET on Paramount+; the main event is expected around 10:30 p.m. ET.
- UK viewers can watch on TNT Sports and HBO Max, with the main card beginning at 2 a.m. BST Sunday.
- Can Garry sustain Makhachev's grappling pressure for five full championship rounds?
- Will Makhachev's welterweight tenure require major adjustments against a significantly taller and longer opponent?