Islam Makhachev Defends Title Against Ian Machado Garry

Makhachev vs. Machado Garry Main Event

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev will face No. 1 contender Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330. This highly anticipated fight is set for August 15, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event will stream exclusively on Paramount+.

Co-Main Event Features Mackenzie Dern

The co-main event will see UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern defend her title for the first time against No. 5 ranked Gillian Robertson. Dern, who has been a prominent figure in the strawweight division, aims to secure a successful title defense against the battle-tested Robertson.

Fight Card Schedule

The event will begin with early prelims at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET, followed by prelims at 4 pm PT / 7 pm ET. The main card is scheduled to start at 6 pm PT / 9 pm ET. Tickets for UFC 330 will go on sale on July 3 at 10 am ET, with a limit of eight tickets per person. UFC Fight Club members can purchase tickets on July 1, and a special pre-sale will be available for UFC newsletter subscribers on July 2.

Fighter Profiles

Makhachev, with a record of 28-1, is looking to continue his dominance after victories over notable fighters such as Alexander Volkanovski and Charles Oliveira. He aims to add to his legacy with a successful title defense at 170 pounds. Machado Garry, holding a record of 17-1, is on a three-fight win streak and seeks to dethrone Makhachev.

Dern, with a record of 16-5, is making her first title defense after becoming champion through significant wins in the division. Robertson, with a record of 17-8, is determined to claim her first UFC title and spoil Dern's night.