Archive · 16 Aug 2026
Makhachev Beats Ian Garry at UFC 330; Cricket Panel Watches
It was raining at a big cricket game between India and Sri Lanka, so the players had to stop and wait.
While they waited, the people who show cricket on TV decided to watch a mixed martial arts fight instead.
The fight was called UFC 330, and it took place in a city called Philadelphia.
Two fighters, Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry, were in the main event.
Makhachev was trying to keep his welterweight title and keep his winning streak going.
Garry wanted to beat him and surprise everyone.
Makhachev used wrestling to control the fight and even kicked Garry in the head in the second round.
After five rounds, the judges said Makhachev won the fight.
Meanwhile, the rain was still falling and the cricket game was still delayed.
Fans thought it was funny to see cricket broadcasters watching an MMA fight during the break.
During a rain delay at the India vs Sri Lanka first Test in Galle, the cricket broadcasting panel watched the UFC 330 main event.
Islam Makhachev defended his UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry in Philadelphia.
Makhachev controlled the fight with wrestling and grappling and dropped Garry with a head kick in the second round.
Garry showed resilience and had moments of success with his striking.
After five rounds, Makhachev won by unanimous decision, with judges scoring the bout 49-46, 49-46 and 48-47.
- Who
- Islam Makhachev, Ian Machado Garry, and the cricket broadcasting panel covering the India vs Sri Lanka Test.
- What
- Makhachev defeated Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 while the broadcast panel watched during a rain delay.
- When
- During the rain delay of the India vs Sri Lanka first Test in Galle.
- Where
- Philadelphia (UFC 330) and Galle (India vs Sri Lanka Test).
- Why
- Rain stopped play at the cricket Test, and Makhachev aimed to extend his winning streak while Garry sought a major upset.
- Event
- UFC 330
- Main Event
- Islam Makhachev vs Ian Machado Garry
- Stakes
- UFC welterweight title defense
- Result
- Makhachev wins by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
- Location
- Philadelphia
- Key Moment
- Head kick dropped Garry in round two
- Context
- Rain delay during India vs Sri Lanka first Test in Galle