UFC 330: Makhachev Defends Welterweight Title Against Machado Garry in Philadelphia

Herz — World Desk · 15 August 2026 at 07:23 · 30s summary · 2 min read

What We Know

UFC 330 takes place on August 15, 2026, at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The main event features Islam Makhachev, the UFC welterweight champion, defending his title against Ireland's Ian Machado Garry, according to the BBC and Yahoo Sports.

Makhachev, a 34-year-old Russian, is the former lightweight champion. He had recorded five title defenses in the lightweight division before moving up to welterweight in January 2025.

Facing him is Ian Machado Garry, a 28-year-old Irishman with a record of 17 wins and 1 loss. He has won 10 of his 11 UFC fights since making his UFC debut in 2021. His only defeat came against Shavkat Rakhmonov.

Both fighters made weight at 170 pounds. At the weigh-in, Machado Garry told the booing crowd they should be "grateful" to witness "two of the greatest fighters" in the sport.

Historic Record on the Line

A victory tonight would give Makhachev his 17th consecutive UFC win. He would break the organization's record, currently held by former champion Anderson Silva with 16 consecutive victories.

Predictions Before the Fight

The majority of UFC fighters consulted by the BBC predict a Makhachev victory, most often by submission on the ground. Daniel Rodriguez is among the rare voices predicting a Machado Garry win, by decision.

Tom Aspinall, the UFC heavyweight champion, also predicts a Russian victory. He acknowledges that Garry could find success standing up, but believes Makhachev will never be in serious trouble.

Co-Main Event: Dern Defends Crown

In the co-main event, Mackenzie Dern defends her strawweight title against Gillian Robertson.