Ultimate Fighting Championship is heading back to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the first time since 2019 for UFC 330 on Saturday, August 15th, 2026 from the Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The event will feature a Welterweight Main Event fight between UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev and #1 Contender Ian Machado. In addition, Co-Main Eventing UFC 330 will be a UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship fight that will see Mackenzie Dern put her title on the line against Gillian Robertson.
Other fights scheduled for UFC 330 include:
Main Card:
- Welterweight Championship: Islam Makhachev (c) vs. Ian Machado Garry
- Women’s Strawweight Championship: Mackenzie Dern (c) vs. Gillian Robertson
- Welterweight: Neil Magny vs. Ramiz Brahimaj
- Lightweight: Jalin Turner vs. Kauê Fernandes
- Welterweight: Geoff Neal vs. Chidi Njokuani
Preliminary Card:
- Middleweight: Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Dustin Stoltzfus
- Welterweight: Jeremiah Wells vs. Myktybek Orolbai
- Middleweight: Vicente Luque vs. Tresean Gore
- Lightweight: Edson Barboza vs. Esteban Ribovics
- Women’s Flyweight: Erin Blanchfield vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius
You can read the press release that UFC sent out regarding their upcoming UFC 330 event from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania below.
BLOCKBUSTER WELTERWEIGHT MAIN EVENT BETWEEN
(C) ISLAM MAKHACHEV AND (#1) IAN MACHADO GARRY
HEADLINES UFC® RETURN TO PHILADELPHIA
CO-MAIN EVENT:
(C) MACKENZIE DERN vs. (#5) GILLIAN ROBERTSON
Las Vegas – UFC® returns to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a highly anticipated matchup that sees UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev take on No. 1 ranked contender Ian Machado Garry. In addition, the night’s co-main event features UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern set out for her first title defense against No. 5 ranked challenger Gillian Robertson.
UFC ® 330: MAKHACHEV vs. MACHADO GARRY takes place Saturday, August 15 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Xfinity Mobile Arena and will stream exclusively on Paramount+. The night’s action kicks off with the early prelims at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET, followed by the prelims kicking off at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET. The main card will air at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET.
UFC ® 330: MAKHACHEV vs. MACHADO GARRY will go on sale Fri., July 3 at 10 a.m. ET and are available for purchase at ticketmaster.com. Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. UFC Fight Club® members will have the opportunity to purchase tickets Wed., July 1 at 10 a.m. ET via the website www.ufcfightclub.com. A special Internet ticket pre-sale will be available to UFC newsletter subscribers Thurs., July 2 starting at 10 a.m. ET. To access this presale, users must register for the UFC newsletter through UFC.com.
Makhachev (28-1, fighting out of Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia) returns to the Octagon looking to display another shutout performance. The Dagestani powerhouse has solidified himself as one of the greatest by dominating against formidable challengers and UFC champions such as Alexander Volkanovski (twice), Charles Oliveira, and most recently Jack Della Maddalena to become a two-division title holder. Makhachev now sets forth to add onto his historic championship legacy and secure his first title defense at 170-pounds against Machado Garry.
Machado Garry (17-1, fighting out of Dublin, Ireland by way of Belo Horizonte, Brazil) looks to shock the world. Currently riding a three-fight win streak, Machado Garry has made a name for himself in the welterweight division by delivering impressive wins against the likes of Belal Muhammad, Carlos Prates, and Michael “Venum” Page. He now aims to dethrone Makhachev in unforgettable fashion and claim his spot as the new division king.
Dern (16-5, fighting out of Huntington Beach, Calif.) makes her first appearance as champion. An eight-year Octagon veteran, Dern became a staple of the strawweight division through victories over Virna Jandiroba, Amanda Ribas, and Loopy Godinez. She now sets her sights on Robertson and intends to deliver a successful title defense.
Canada’s Robertson (17-8, fighting out of Port St. Lucie, Fla. by way of Niagara Falls, Canada) looks to secure the biggest win of her career. Making a splash through The Ultimate Fighter, Robertson has become a battle-hardened veteran by securing wins against top ranked contenders such as Amanda Lemos, Marina Rodriguez, and Luana Pinheiro. Robertson now aims to spoil Dern’s night and capture UFC gold.
Additional bouts on the card include:
- Jalin Turner (15-9, fighting out of Fontana, Calif.) makes his return to face off against Brazil’s Kauê Fernandes (11-2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at lightweight
- Intriguing welterweight bout sees Neil Magny (31-15, fighting out of Denver, Colo.) face off against Ramiz Brahimaj (13-6, fighting out of Chicago, Ill. by way of Bronx, N.Y.)
- Welterweight fireworks set as Dana White’s Contender Series signees Geoff Neal (16-8, fighting out of Dallas, Texas) and Chidi Njokuani (25-12, fighting out of Garland, Texas) look to steal the show
- Dana White’s Contender Series middleweight contract winners Mansur Abdul-Malik (9-1-1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nev.) and Dustin Stoltzfus (16-8, fighting out of Germersheim, Germany) go toe-to-toe
- All-action welterweights Jeremiah Wells (13-4-1, fighting out of Philadelphia, Penn.) and Myktybek Orolbai (16-2-1, fighting out of Sacramento, Calif. by way of Osh, Kyrgyzstan) lock horns
- Vicente Luque (24-12, fighting out of Brasília, Brasil) collides with Tresean Gore (7-4, fighting out of Phoenix, Arizona) at middleweight
- Lightweight tilt sees Octagon veteran Edson Barboza (24-12, fighting out of Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) square off against Dana White’s Contender Series alum Esteban Ribovics (15-3, fighting out of Cordoba, Argentina)
- High-stakes flyweight bout pits No. 4 ranked contender Erin Blanchfield (14-2, fighting out of Elmwood Park, N.J.) against No. 7 Jasmine Jasudavicius (15-4, fighting out of Niagara, Ontario, Canada)
For the latest information on bout announcements and additional information for this event, please visit www.ufc.com. All bouts are subject to change. Please click here to apply for the event.
About UFC®
UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and 259 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 975 million TV households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.
About Xfinity Mobile Arena
Xfinity Mobile Arena, owned and operated by Comcast Spectacor, is Philadelphia’s home for sports and entertainment. In addition to hosting the top touring musical acts, family shows and other entertainment, the arena’s main tenants include the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers, NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, and Villanova Men’s Basketball. After the completion of its multi-year $400 million+ transformation, every inch of the venue has been completely reimagined. The project produced full upgrades and overhauls to the fan experience, technology, food and beverage, seating options, sightlines, performer amenities and sustainability.
About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) is a leading, next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. The Company’s portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS – America’s most-watched broadcast network, CBS News, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. For more information, please visit www.paramount.com.
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