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Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry headlines UFC 330 in Philadelphia

Islam Makhachev defends his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia this August. The event also features a title bout between Mackenzie Dern and Gillian Robertson. Several fighters have joined the undercard.

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The event location is now confirmed as Philadelphia and the fighter lineup has expanded.

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  1. UFC 330 Card Expands for Makhachev vs. Machado Garry in Philadelphia

    Islam Makhachev defends his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia this August. The event also features a title bout between Mackenzie Dern and Gillian Robertson. Several fighters have joined the undercard.

    What's confirmed:

    • Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry headline UFC 330 in Philadelphia in August.
    • Mackenzie Dern and Gillian Robertson will compete in a title fight at UFC 330.
    • Ian Machado Garry has joined the Matchroom Talent Agency led by Eddie Hearn.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Mansur Abdul-Malik, Vicente Luque, and Geoff Neal are set to compete at UFC 330.
    • Rashad Evans believes Ian Machado Garry could make the fight interesting against Islam Makhachev.
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  2. Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry to Headline UFC 330

    Islam Makhachev defends his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry on August 15. Garry enters his first career title fight after winning 10 of 11 UFC bouts. He has recently signed with Eddie Hearn.

    What's confirmed:

    • Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry will fight for the welterweight title at UFC 330.
    • The bout is scheduled for August 15.
    • Ian Machado Garry has won 10 of 11 fights in the UFC.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Ian Machado Garry has signed with Eddie Hearn.
    • Garry claims Makhachev is "in for the shock of his life".
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  3. Makhachev and Garry to Headline UFC 330 in Philadelphia

    Islam Makhachev will defend his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry on August 15. The event takes place at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The UFC confirmed the matchup is the main event for UFC 330.

    What's confirmed:

    • Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry will headline UFC 330 on August 15.
    • The event will be held in Philadelphia.
    • Islam Makhachev is the UFC welterweight champion.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Makhachev believes he will spend significant time chasing Garry around the cage during the fight.
    • UFC 330 will feature a second title fight in the co-main event.
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  4. UFC 330: Islam Makhachev to defend welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry

    Islam Makhachev will defend his welterweight championship against Ian Machado Garry on August 15 in Philadelphia. The bout serves as the main event for UFC 330. This marks the 34-year-old Makhachev's first title defense at 170lbs.

    What's confirmed:

    • Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry will headline UFC 330.
    • The fight is scheduled for August 15 in Philadelphia.
    • Makhachev is the welterweight champion.
    • Makhachev is 34 years old.
    • This is Makhachev's first title defense at 170lbs.
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  5. Islam Makhachev to defend welterweight title against Ian Garry at UFC 330

    Islam Makhachev will face No. 1-ranked Ian Garry for the UFC welterweight championship on August 15, 2026. The event takes place at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. The five-round main event will air on Paramount+.

    What's confirmed:

    • Islam Makhachev will defend his 170-pound title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330.
    • The fight is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026.
    • The event will be held at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
    • The main event is a five-round bout that will air on Paramount+.
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  6. UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Garry, Dern vs. Robertson headline Philadelphia card

    Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330, while Mackenzie Dern faces Gillian Robertson in a strawweight title bout. The event returns to Philadelphia on August 15, marking a double-header of championship fights. Makhachev remains the betting favorite despite Garry’s recent surge. No other major changes to the card have been announced.

    What's confirmed:

    • Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia.
    • Mackenzie Dern will fight Gillian Robertson in a strawweight title bout at the same event.
    • UFC 330 is scheduled for August 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
    • Ian Machado Garry is currently listed as a massive betting underdog to Makhachev.
    • Makhachev is recognized as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in MMA.
    • This marks UFC’s return to Philadelphia after a confirmed absence.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • UFC 330 may feature additional high-profile fights beyond the two title bouts, though no further matchups have been officially announced.
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