UFC 330 takes place on Saturday 15 August 2026 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card is headlined by a world championship contest pitting dominant champion Islam Makhachev against unbeaten Irish contender Ian Machado Garry. A second title fight sits in the co-main event, making this one of the most stacked numbered events of the year. Philadelphia has not hosted a flagship UFC pay-per-view since UFC 133 in August 2011, and the return has generated considerable anticipation in one of America’s most passionate combat sports cities.
Main Event: Islam Makhachev vs Ian Machado Garry
Islam Makhachev enters UFC 330 as the most complete fighter on the planet. The Dagestani champion has been virtually untouchable since claiming the title, combining elite wrestling, suffocating clinch work, and sharp submission grappling in a style refined under AKA head coach Javier Mendez and shaped by his long partnership with mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov. Opponents who have tried to keep the fight standing have found his footwork and pressure difficult to manage; those who have gone to the mat have found his ground game even more troubling. Makhachev’s ability to impose his preferred pace and position in every round is what separates him from his peers.
Ian Machado Garry arrives in Philadelphia on the back of an unblemished professional record and a growing reputation as one of the sport’s most complete strikers. The Dubliner stands 6 feet 3 inches tall with a rangy frame, elite boxing combinations, and a counter-punching instinct that has caught opponents off guard throughout his career. His performances have grown sharper with each bout, and his confidence is not mere bravado; it is backed by clean, efficient work inside the octagon. Facing Makhachev represents a significant step up in competition, but Garry’s size, reach, and timing give him a credible path to the upset.
The tactical contrast could not be more pronounced. Makhachev will look to close distance early, nullify Garry’s reach advantage, and drag the fight into the clinch or to the ground. Garry’s gameplan will centre on staying light on his feet, using lateral movement to reset, and landing the precise shots that have finished opponents before. A short, straight left hand or a check right hook could be fight-ending for Garry if he can keep Makhachev on the end of his jab; the question is whether he can keep the champion from closing that gap for 25 minutes.
Co-Main Event: Mackenzie Dern vs Gillian Robertson
The co-main event sees UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion Mackenzie Dern defend her title against Canadian contender Gillian Robertson. Dern is a world-class Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner whose ground game has finished opponents at the highest level of the sport. She has continued to develop her striking over recent years, making her harder to keep standing than at any point in her career.
Robertson is one of the most dangerous grapplers in the women’s division outside of Dern herself, with a strong wrestling base and a track record of finishing opponents via submission. The threat Robertson poses on the ground means Dern cannot simply drag the fight to the mat and expect an easy night; Robertson is comfortable there too. This is a technically absorbing match-up between two fighters whose best work happens on the canvas, and either could submit the other at any moment.
Also on the Card
UFC 330 features several further bouts across the main card and preliminary rounds. Women’s flyweight contenders Erin Blanchfield and Jasmine Jasudavicius meet on the main card in a fight with ranked implications. Lightweight veteran Edson Barboza faces Esteban Ribovics, while Vicente Luque returns to action against Tresean Gore at middleweight. The preliminary card opens with a welterweight bout between Jeremiah Wells and Myktybek Orolbai. Additional fights are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Schedule and Start Times
The main card for UFC 330 begins at 9 pm ET / 6 pm PT on Saturday 15 August 2026. Preliminary bouts start earlier in the evening, with early prelims typically getting under way from around 6 pm ET. In the United Kingdom, the main card starts at 2 am BST on Sunday 16 August. All times are subject to change following any late adjustments to the card.
How to Watch
UFC 330 streams live in the United States on Paramount+. The event is included with any active Paramount+ subscription, with plans starting from $8.99 per month, and carries no additional pay-per-view charge. Both the main card and the prelims are available live and on demand through the platform.
UK broadcast details had not been confirmed at time of writing. TNT Sports and Sky Sports are the standard carriers of UFC content in the United Kingdom. Viewers are advised to check with their provider in the weeks leading up to the event. In Australia, the card is expected to be broadcast on Kayo Sports.
Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia
The Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia hosts UFC 330, returning the city to the major UFC pay-per-view calendar for the first time since UFC 133 in August 2011. Philadelphia is a long-established combat sports market with a tradition of producing and embracing top-level boxing and MMA talent. A card of this calibre, featuring 2 world title fights, is well matched to a venue that expects a highly partisan and loud atmosphere on fight night.
Tickets
Tickets for UFC 330 are on sale through the Xfinity Mobile Arena box office and authorised ticketing partners. Given the rarity of a major UFC event in Philadelphia and the two-title nature of the card, demand has been strong. Fans are advised to purchase through official channels and to act early to secure preferred seating.