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Ian Machado Garry was heavily booed by Philadelphia fans ahead of his UFC 330 welterweight title fight against Islam Makhachev, but said victory would turn the crowd in his favor. Garry defended himself against a journalist's question about his popularity and insisted the focus should remain on the fight. Makhachev, who has only one career defeat, is seeking to extend his UFC winning streak beyond Anderson Silva's record and suggested he wants at least 20 consecutive victories. In the co-main event, Gillian Robertson challenges Mackenzie Dern for the strawweight title amid claims that Dern has disrespected her skills.

Conor Benn will challenge WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia on 12 September at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, marking Benn’s first world-title shot. Garcia enters his first title defence after winning the belt in February, while both fighters return from previous doping-related suspensions. The bout follows months of shifting negotiations, with Benn now promoted by Zuffa Boxing and Garcia backed by Oscar de la Hoya. The matchup comes during the weekend before Mexican Independence Day, adding promotional appeal.

Conor McGregor’s UFC comeback ended after 69 seconds when he injured his knee against Max Holloway at UFC 329, prompting concern from commentators including Michael Bisping about the future of his career. Paddy Pimblett reacted by suggesting a generational shift in MMA, while Islam Makhachev credited Holloway following the result. The article also outlines the legal controversies surrounding McGregor, including losing civil cases related to sexual assault allegations, and notes his continued denial of wrongdoing.

Conor McGregor’s UFC return against Max Holloway ended after 69 seconds when he suffered a knee injury, prompting the referee to stop the fight. Holloway, aiming to avenge his 2013 loss, expressed frustration with the anticlimactic finish but suggested a future trilogy bout. The result leaves McGregor with one win since 2016 amid ongoing scrutiny tied to legal issues and an anti‑doping suspension. Holloway’s performance offered little insight into his ability at welterweight, leaving his next move uncertain as he weighs a return to lightweight for a potential title shot or remaining in the higher division.

Max Holloway completes his move to welterweight ahead of his UFC 329 rematch with Conor McGregor, with both fighters successfully making weight amid a tense face-off. British fighters Paddy Pimblett, Lone'er Kavanagh and Luke Riley also made weight for their respective bouts, each with potential title implications. Rumoured developments in boxing surfaced as Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn appeared alongside UFC leadership, reflecting the rising influence of Zuffa Boxing, which is expanding with high-profile signings and possible future promotions involving major fighters such as Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

Grigor Dimitrov advanced to the Wimbledon fourth round with a five-set victory over Matteo Berrettini, seeking redemption after last year's injury-forced exit against Jannik Sinner. He now faces Britain’s Arthur Fery. Alexander Zverev progressed with a straight-sets win over Marcos Giron as he continues his bid for a second Grand Slam title, while other seeded players including Alex de Minaur, Flavio Cobolli and Taylor Fritz also booked fourth-round places after hard-fought victories.

British doubles champions Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool advanced to the third round at Wimbledon after a comeback win over Corentin Moutet and Arthur Reymond. Fellow Britons Henry Patten, Harri Heliovaara, Neal Skupski and their respective partners also progressed in the men's doubles. In women’s doubles, Freya Christie and Eden Silva were eliminated, while mixed-doubles action saw Glasspool and Tereza Mihalikova, along with Marcus Willis and Heather Watson, move into the second round. Several other British players exited following straight‑set defeats.