Islam Makhachev to defend welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330

UFC 330 is scheduled for August 15, 2026, at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, featuring a welterweight title fight between champion Islam Makhachev and challenger Ian Machado Garry.

Makhachev, holding a 28-1 record and a 16-fight winning streak, enters the bout as the betting favorite after successfully moving up from the lightweight division to capture the 170-pound title. He has dismissed rumors regarding potential retirement, stating, "I want to continue fighting and I'm going to break all the records."

Challenger Ian Machado Garry holds a 17-1 professional record. Garry has expressed extreme confidence in his victory, even displaying an empty title frame intended for the belt. He has noted his training at the Brazilian gym Chute Boxe and stated, "I have a duty to go out there and... bring the belt back to Brazil."

The event marks a significant broadcast shift in the United States, as the main card will stream on Paramount+ rather than through the previous ESPN+ pay-per-view model. The card also includes a strawweight title co-main event between Mackenzie Dern and Gillian Robertson.