How to bet on UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry | Online betting guide for Saturday’s main event

Nypost · Aug 15, 2026 · 732 words · By Mike Turay

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The reigning UFC welterweight champion, Islam Makhachev, makes his first title defense of the year on Saturday night against Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330.

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What happened

The reigning UFC welterweight champion, Islam Makhachev, makes his first title defense of the year on Saturday night against Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330.

Why it matters

Following his win over Jack Della Maddalena in his 170-pound debut last November, the two-weight titleholder aims to extend his 14-fight winning streak with Garry on the opposite side of the octagon.

Common ground

The full card features 12 fights and will take place at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.

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Claim 1: “Makhachev has not lost a bout since 2015”

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Multiple web search results explicitly state that Islam Makhachev has not lost a fight since 2015, specifically mentioning a loss to Adriano Martins as the last one.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev (Russian: Ислам Рамазанович Махачев; born 27 October 1991) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and former sambo competitor. He currently competes in the Welterw…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam_Makhachev

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on October 21, 2023, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Em…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFC_294

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on August 15, 2026, at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Penn…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFC_330

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Claim 2: “Following his win over Jack Della Maddalena in his 170-pound debut last November, the two-weight titleholder aims to extend his 14-fight winning streak”

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Web search results and Wikipedia confirm that Islam Makhachev defeated Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 in November 2025 to become the welterweight champion, making him a two-weight titleholder.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Giacomo "Jack" Della Maddalena (born 10 September 1996), also known by his initials JDM, is an Australian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Welterweight division of the U…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Della_Maddalena

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev (branded as VeChain UFC 322 for sponsorship reasons) was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on November 15…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFC_322

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Claim 3: “Novig: Spend $25, Get $50 in Novig Coins”

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Claim 4: “Mike Turay is a sports journalist and editor who closely follows the NBA, NFL, college sports and UFC.”

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Claim 5: “The full card features 12 fights and will take place at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.”

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While the venue (Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia) is confirmed by multiple sources, the number of fights is contradictory: Tapology and one web result mention 12 fights, while UFCalendar reports 15 fights scheduled.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Xfinity Mobile Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It serves as the home of the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL) and the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xfinity_Mobile_Arena

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web search NEUTRAL — UFC Fight Pass. UFC Video Archive.Sat, Aug 15 / 9:00 PM EDT. Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia United States. UFC 330.
https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-330

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Claim 6: “Makhachev... is heavily favored at -340 odds to defeat Machado Garry, who is the +270 underdog.”

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A specific web search result confirms the betting odds for the fight as -340 for Makhachev and +270 for Garry.

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web search NEUTRAL — Makhachev vs Machado Garry. Follow live Buy Tickets VIP Experiences.Joel Álvarez. United States. +220 odds -270. Spain Flag.
https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-330

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web search NEUTRAL — Recap of Islam Makhachev vs Ian Garry at UFC 330: decision scores 49-46, 49-46, 48-47 and key moments from the gruelling fight. How much did Ian Machado Garry make for losing to Islam Makhachev #ianma…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/how-much-did-islam-make-agai…

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web search NEUTRAL — Odds currently favor Makhachev at -340, with Garry as the +270 underdog. How to Watch Streaming: ESPN+ (USA), UFC Fight Pass (International) Live Commentary: Available in English, Spanish, and Russian…
https://m.vkvideo.ru/video-240800345_456239020

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Claim 7: “The main card is set for 9 p.m. ET on Paramount+.”

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The provided evidence confirms the event date and venue, but none of the search results or Wikipedia entries specify the start time (9 p.m. ET) or the broadcasting platform (Paramount+).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues (also known as UFC Fight Night 285) was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on August 22, 2026, at the Go…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The year 2026 is the 34th year in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ultimate Fighting Championship - Wikipedia
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_Fighting_Championsh…

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Claim 8: “DraftKings Predictions: Trade $5, Get $150 in Predictions Dollars”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to support or refute the DraftKings Predictions promotion.

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Claim 9: “Makhachev vs. Machado Garry has an over/under of 4.5 rounds with odds of -180 for the over and +140 for the under.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of unrelated topics (Dustin Poirier, a TikTok about Ian Garry's reputation, and BigTen sports betting), providing no data on the over/under rounds for this specific fight.

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web search NEUTRAL — He formerly competed in the Featherweight and Lightweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was an interim UFC Lightweight Champion. Poirier also challenged three times f…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dustin_Poirier

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web search NEUTRAL — Meanwhile, Makhachev enters the fight riding one of the longest winning streaks in the U F C and is aiming to successfully defend his newly won welterweight title. The matchup is widely considered one…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/why-does-everyone-dislike-ia…

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web search NEUTRAL — OOTB: BigTen Over/Under. Out of the Blue Sports.Out of the Blue's Jared and Andy tackle the over/unders for all BigTen teams. They also rank all the BigTen quarterbacks!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gINU_DS0IYo

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Claim 10: “Prophet X: Trade $10, Get $20!”

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Claim 11: “New users at Kalshi can secure a trade $25, get $500 bonus when they create a new account.”

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The 'trade $25, get $500' bonus for new Kalshi users is confirmed by a cross-reference (Nypost) and multiple independent web search results (FoxSports, Rotowire).

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web search NEUTRAL — Welcome Bonus. Trade $25, Get Up to $500 promotion available to first-time users. Referral and promotional offers vary by eligibility and may change over time.
https://www.livescore.com/en-us/prediction-markets/kalshi-re…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Kalshi promo code ROTOWIRE gives users up to $500 in bonuses today.Create your new account and verify that you are at least 18 years old to play. Enter the Kalshi promo code ROTOWIRE to unlock you…
https://www.rotowire.com/prediction-markets/platforms/kalshi

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web search NEUTRAL — The Kalshi FOXSPORTS welcome bonus is only available to new accounts. Users must trade at least $25 in event contracts to get up to $500 in bonuses. The reward is issued as bonus trading credit, not w…
https://www.foxsports.com/stories/betting/kalshi-promo-code

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Claim 12: “The reigning UFC welterweight champion, Islam Makhachev, makes his first title defense of the year on Saturday night against Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330.”

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Multiple independent sources (Yahoo Sports, Tapology, UFCalendar, and Wikipedia) confirm that Islam Makhachev, the welterweight champion, fought Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ian David Machado Garry (né Garry; born 17 November 1997) is an Irish professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Machado_Garry

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Claim 13: “Polymarket is offering a deposit of $10, get $20 worth of trades promotion”

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The claim is only supported by a single cross-reference from Nypost; no other independent web or reference sources were found to corroborate the Polymarket promotion.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Polymarket is offering a deposit of $10, get $20 worth of trades promotion.
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