UFC 330 Highlights! Makhachev Nearly Ends Garry With Wild Head Kick

On August 15, 2026, Islam Makhachev extended his record-breaking win streak to 17 at UFC 330 LIVE on Paramount+, defeating Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision in the main event. The fight took place inside Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Penn. Makhachev dominated the first round, quickly taking control and dominating Garry along the cage.

However, the tide began to shift in the second round as Garry started landing some nice strikes on the champion. In the third round, Makhachev connected with a powerful head kick that left Garry hurt. As the fight progressed, Garry began to gain confidence and land strikes of his own, including a nasty head kick and oblique kicks.

In the fourth round, Makhachev attempted to take Garry down, but the challenger managed to get back to his feet. The fifth and final round was all Makhachev, as he gained full back control and threatened with a rear-naked choke for several minutes. Garry defended Makhachev's attempts to finish the fight, but it prevented any chance of a comeback for "Future."

Makhachev sealed the win by killing the clock, cementing his first UFC welterweight title defense and breaking the record for most consecutive UFC wins at 17.