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Islam Makhachev Defends UFC Lightweight Title Against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330
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First reported by N12 · 26 minutes ago
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Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC lightweight title against Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330 on August 18, 2026. Makhachev seeks a record 17th consecutive win, while Garry aims to hand him his first defeat in years. The event airs early Sunday morning on Channel 5-LIVE in Israel.
- 01Islam Makhachev defends lightweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330.
- 02Makhachev aims for a UFC record 17 consecutive wins with a victory.
- 03Garry holds a 17-1 record and is seen as a top challenger.
- 04UFC 330 main card starts at 4:00 AM Israel time on Sunday, August 18, 2026.
- 05The main event is expected between 7:00 and 8:00 AM, broadcast on Channel 5-LIVE.
- 06The card also features a women's strawweight title fight between Mackenzie Dern and Gillian Robertson.
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