Joe Rogan doubts Makhachev's ability against larger welterweights after UFC 330

Joe Rogan doubts Makhachev's ability against larger welterweights after UFC 330

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Podcast host Joe Rogan said on August 17 that Islam Makhachev's first welterweight title defense at UFC 330 raised doubts about his ability to handle larger opponents as he moves up to the 170-pound division. According to MMA Fighting, the UFC announced a double-title card for UFC 330, initially reported for Las Vegas and later confirmed for Philadelphia on August 13.

MMA Fighting also reported that Makhachev and challenger Ian Machado Garry both made the 170-pound limit, as did Mackenzie Dern and Gillian Robertson for the strawweight championship. CBS Sports noted that in Philadelphia Makhachev defeated Garry by unanimous decision, extending his winning streak to 17 and tying a record for title defenses in two weight classes.

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Joe Rogan questions Islam Makhachev's ability to face larger welterweight challengers after UFC 330
Joe Rogan questions Islam Makhachev's ability to face larger welterweight challengers after UFC 330

mmajunkie.usatoday.com • 17 Aug 21:10

Podcast host Joe Rogan said Islam Makhachev's first title defense exposed concerns about his capacity to handle bigger welterweight opponents as he moves up to 170 pounds.

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August 16, 2026
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Ian Machado Garry faces uncertain path after unanimous decision loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330
Ian Machado Garry faces uncertain path after unanimous decision loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330

Yahoo Sports • 16 Aug 20:20

Ian Machado Garry was defeated by Islam Makhachev via unanimous decision at UFC 330, prompting speculation about his next opponent and future title prospects.

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Makhachev Defeats Garry to Extend UFC Winning Streak to 17
Makhachev Defeats Garry to Extend UFC Winning Streak to 17

theScore • 16 Aug 19:48

Islam Makhachev kept his welterweight crown with a unanimous decision over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330, marking his 17th consecutive win and tying a record for title defenses in two weight classes.

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Islam Makhachev Sets New UFC Record with 17th Straight Victory
Islam Makhachev Sets New UFC Record with 17th Straight Victory

The New York Times • 16 Aug 11:25

Islam Makhachev defeated Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330, extending his winning streak to 17 fights and surpassing Anderson Silva's record.

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Makhachev extends UFC win streak to 17 with unanimous decision over Machado Garry
Makhachev extends UFC win streak to 17 with unanimous decision over Machado Garry

Al Jazeera • 16 Aug 07:08

Islam Makhachev defended his welterweight title at UFC 330, beating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision and surpassing Anderson Silva's record of 16 consecutive wins.

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Islam Makhachev Sets UFC Record with Victory Over Ian Garry at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev Sets UFC Record with Victory Over Ian Garry at UFC 330

CBS Sports • 16 Aug 05:01

Islam Makhachev broke the UFC record for longest winning streak with a unanimous decision win over Ian Garry, while Mackenzie Dern defended her strawweight title at the event in Philadelphia.

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Islam Makhachev Breaks UFC Record with 17th Consecutive Win
Islam Makhachev Breaks UFC Record with 17th Consecutive Win

AP News • 16 Aug 03:42

Islam Makhachev defeated Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330, setting a new UFC record with his 17th straight victory.

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August 15, 2026
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Islam Makhachev Defends Welterweight Title Against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev Defends Welterweight Title Against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330

ESPN • 15 Aug 20:30

Islam Makhachev faced Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330 in Philadelphia, while Gillian Robertson challenged Mackenzie Dern for the strawweight belt in the co-main event.

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UFC 330 fight card announced for Philadelphia event
UFC 330 fight card announced for Philadelphia event

MMA Fighting • 15 Aug 04:00

The UFC detailed the lineup for its Philadelphia event on Saturday, featuring Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry as the main bout and Mackenzie Dern defending her strawweight title.

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August 14, 2026
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Makhachev and Garry exchange remarks at UFC 330 weigh-in faceoff
Makhachev and Garry exchange remarks at UFC 330 weigh-in faceoff

MMA Fighting • 14 Aug 23:01

At the UFC 330 ceremonial weigh-ins, lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and welterweight challenger Ian Machado Garry delivered final statements before their title bout on Saturday.

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Makhachev and Garry set to clash for welterweight title at UFC 330
Makhachev and Garry set to clash for welterweight title at UFC 330

CBS Sports • 14 Aug 19:25

UFC 330 in Newark will feature Islam Makhachev defending his welterweight championship against Ian Garry, while Mackenzie Dern faces Gillian Robertson for the women’s strawweight belt.

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Makhachev and Garry Make Weight for UFC 330 Title Fight in Philadelphia
Makhachev and Garry Make Weight for UFC 330 Title Fight in Philadelphia

MMA Fighting • 14 Aug 15:10

Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry both hit the 170-pound limit, confirming their welterweight title bout at UFC 330, while Mackenzie Dern and Gillian Robertson made weight for the strawweight championship.

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Islam Makhachev and Mackenzie Dern weigh in for UFC 330 title bouts
Islam Makhachev and Mackenzie Dern weigh in for UFC 330 title bouts

MMA Fighting • 14 Aug 12:30

At the UFC 330 weigh-ins in Philadelphia, champions Islam Makhachev and Mackenzie Dern both made weight ahead of their title defenses on Friday.

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UFC 330 to Feature Two Title Fights in Las Vegas on Saturday
UFC 330 to Feature Two Title Fights in Las Vegas on Saturday

MMA Fighting • 10 Aug 15:00

The UFC announced the main card for the upcoming UFC 330 event, which includes welterweight and strawweight title bouts in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

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