Islam Makhachev to defend welterweight title vs Ian Garry at UFC 330

Islam Makhachev Ian Garry UFC 330 welterweight title Mackenzie Dern

UFC 330 is set for August 15, 2026, at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The main event features welterweight champion Islam Makhachev defending his belt against No. 1 contender Ian Machado Garry. Makhachev, a 28‑1 fighter and two‑division champion, will make his first welterweight title defense after moving up from lightweight, where he held a record of four successful defenses. Garry enters the fight with a 17‑1 record, recent victories over former champion Belal Muhammad and top contender Carlos Prates, and is viewed as a strong challenger.

The co‑main event pits women’s strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern against Gillian Robertson. Dern claimed the vacant title after defeating Virna Jandiroba at UFC 321 and will make her first defense. Robertson, on a five‑fight win streak, provides a competitive ground‑game matchup. Additional card details remain pending, with a noted injury withdrawal by Caio Borralho.