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UFC 330: Makhachev vs Garry (Aug 15)

UFC 330: Makhachev vs Garry (Aug 15)

Key Questions

What is the main event of UFC 330?

The main event is Islam Makhachev vs Ian Machado Garry for the welterweight title on August 15.

Which new fights were added to the UFC 330 card?

New bouts include Turner vs Fernandes, Magny vs Brahimaj, Neal vs Njokuani, and Barboza vs Ribovics.

Why was the Blanchfield vs Jasudavicius fight removed from UFC 330?

The women's flyweight title eliminator was lost due to Erin Blanchfield's injury and withdrawal.

Who is serving as the backup fighter for UFC 330?

Michael Morales is listed as the backup for the event.

Is there odds tracking available for UFC 330?

Yes, the highlight includes ongoing odds tracking for the upcoming fights.

Fight night concluded. Makhachev won decision, broke record with 17th straight UFC win. Dern defended strawweight title. Barboza retired. Major upset: Jeremiah Wells (+750) submitted Orolbai. Post-fight press conference shared; Garry released statement vowing to evolve. ESPN analysis reframes Makhachev's legacy. Fallout analysis suggests Prates and Morales as next contenders; opening odds set for Makhachev vs Prates and Makhachev vs Morales. Matchmaker piece outlines logical next fights for winners/losers (Makhachev vs Prates, Garry vs Della Maddalena, Dern vs Zhang). Dern says she doesn't need to beat Zhang to cement status, eyes March return; Njokuani recounts bizarre weigh-in incident; takeaways note Makhachev's vulnerability and Turner's resurgence.

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Updated Aug 17, 2026