UFC is set to deliver one of the biggest cards of the summer as UFC 330 heads to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, August 15, featuring a blockbuster welterweight championship clash between reigning champion Islam Makhachev and No. 1 contender Ian Machado Garry.
Taking place at Xfinity Mobile Arena, the event marks UFC’s highly anticipated return to the City of Brotherly Love and promises a night packed with championship stakes and elite-level matchups.
The action will stream exclusively on Paramount+, with the early prelims beginning at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET, followed by the prelims at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET, and the main card kicking off at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET.
Makhachev Defends Welterweight Gold Against Ian Machado Garry
Welterweight champion Islam Makhachev (28-1) enters UFC 330 looking to continue his reign of dominance and further cement his legacy as one of the sport’s all-time greats.
Fighting out of Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia, Makhachev has built an incredible résumé with victories over elite opponents including Alexander Volkanovski—twice—Charles Oliveira, and most recently Jack Della Maddalena, a victory that made him a two-division UFC champion. Now competing at 170 pounds, Makhachev seeks his first successful welterweight title defense.
Standing across from him is dangerous Irish contender Ian Machado Garry (17-1), who has rapidly ascended the welterweight ranks and now gets the biggest opportunity of his career.
Representing Dublin, Ireland, by way of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Machado Garry enters on a three-fight win streak and has impressed with victories over former champion Belal Muhammad, Carlos Prates, and Michael Page. Known for his striking precision, movement, and confidence, Garry aims to shock the MMA world and become the new king of the welterweight division.
Mackenzie Dern Makes First Strawweight Title Defense
The co-main event features UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern (16-5) making her first title defense against No. 5 ranked challenger Gillian Robertson (17-8).
Dern, fighting out of Huntington Beach, California, has evolved into one of the division’s most dangerous competitors during her eight-year UFC run. With notable victories over Virna Jandiroba, Amanda Ribas, and Loopy Godinez, Dern now looks to establish herself as a dominant champion.
Robertson, originally from Niagara Falls, Canada and now fighting out of Port St. Lucie, Florida, has built her reputation as one of the division’s toughest and most resilient competitors. Since emerging from The Ultimate Fighter, Robertson has earned major wins over top contenders including Amanda Lemos, Marina Rodriguez, and Luana Pinheiro. She now seeks the biggest victory of her career—and UFC gold.
Loaded Undercard Adds Firepower to UFC 330
UFC 330 also features a stacked lineup of compelling matchups across multiple divisions:
- Jalin Turner vs. Kauê Fernandes (Lightweight)
- Neil Magny vs. Ramiz Brahimaj (Welterweight)
- Geoff Neal vs. Chidi Njokuani (Welterweight)
- Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Dustin Stoltzfus (Middleweight)
- Jeremiah Wells vs. Myktybek Orolbai (Welterweight)
- Vicente Luque vs. Tresean Gore (Middleweight)
- Edson Barboza vs. Esteban Ribovics (Lightweight)
- Erin Blanchfield vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius (Flyweight)
Ticket Information
Tickets for UFC 330 go on sale Friday, July 3 at 10 a.m. ET via Ticketmaster, with purchases limited to eight tickets per person.
Members of UFC Fight Club will gain presale access beginning Wednesday, July 1 at 10 a.m. ET, while UFC newsletter subscribers can access a special internet presale on Thursday, July 2 at 10 a.m. ET after registering through UFC.com.
With a pound-for-pound superstar defending against one of the sport’s fastest-rising contenders, plus championship stakes in the co-main event and a loaded undercard, UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry has all the ingredients to be one of the most memorable events of 2026.
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