UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry:
Event Overview
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Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
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Location: Xfinity Mobile Arena — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Marks the UFC’s return to Philadelphia for its first numbered PPV event in the city since UFC 133)
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Broadcast: ESPN+ Pay-Per-View / Paramount+
Main Event Preview
UFC Welterweight Championship: Islam Makhachev (c) vs. Ian Machado Garry
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Islam Makhachev (28-1): The former lightweight king looks to solidify his reign in a second division as he defends the 170 lb title. Known for his relentless Dagestani grappling and elite control, Makhachev seeks to extend his historic winning streak.
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Ian “The Future” Machado Garry (17-1): The tall, technical striker from Ireland gets his first shot at UFC gold. Garry aims to leverage his height, range, and slick footwork to pull off the championship upset.
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Official Backup: Undefeated welterweight contender Michael Morales is slated to weigh in as the official alternate.
Co-Main Event Preview
UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship: Mackenzie Dern (c) vs. Gillian Robertson
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Mackenzie Dern (16-5): The world-champion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt makes her first defense of the strawweight title.
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Gillian Robertson (17-8): The Canadian submission specialist and UFC veteran steps up to challenge for gold in a high-stakes clash of top-tier grapplers.
Key Fights & Fight Card Highlights
Main Card Bouts
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Welterweight Championship Main Event: Islam Makhachev (c) vs. Ian Machado Garry
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Women’s Strawweight Championship Co-Main Event: Mackenzie Dern (c) vs. Gillian Robertson
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Lightweight: Esteban Ribovics vs. Edson Barboza
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Welterweight: Geoff Neal vs. Chidi Njokuani
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Welterweight: Michael Morales vs. Yaroslav Amosov
Preliminary Bouts
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Welterweight: Myktybek Orolbai vs. Jeremiah Wells
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Lightweight: Jalin Turner vs. Kauê Fernandes
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Flyweight: Charles Johnson vs. Jose Ochoa
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Welterweight: Neil Magny vs. Ramiz Brahimaj
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Light Heavyweight: Rafael Tobias vs. Lucas Fernando
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Middleweight: Donte Johnson vs. Eric McConico
