Mackenzie Dern faces Gillian Robertson at UFC 330 co-main event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 1:36 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Mackenzie Dern will defend her women's strawweight title against Gillian Robertson at UFC 330, scheduled for August 15 in Philadelphia. Dern, the champion with a record of 16-5, will be making her first title defense after winning the belt at UFC 321 last October. She approaches this fight on a three-fight winning streak. Robertson, ranked No. 5 with a record of 17-8, enters the octagon on a five-fight winning streak and is known for her submission prowess, holding the UFC record for the most submission wins in women's history. Both fighters are recognized submission specialists, setting the stage for a compelling matchup.
- •UFC 330 takes place on August 15 in Philadelphia.
- •Dern won the title at UFC 321 against Virna Jandiroba.
- •Robertson has the most submission wins in UFC women's history.
- •Both fighters are on significant winning streaks.
- 1:36 AMYahoo Sports — Mackenzie Dern faces Gillian Robertson in UFC 330 co-main event
"The women's strawweight title will be on the line in the UFC 330 co-main event on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia. Champion Mackenzie Dern (16-5) puts here championship on the line for the first time against No. 5 ranked Gillian Robertson (17-8). The fight promotion announced the matchup on Wednesday. Dern ...
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