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UFC 330 adds new matchups for Makhachev vs. Garry in August

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Last updated Jul 1, 2026

UFC 330 adds new matchups for Makhachev vs. Garry in August

Summary

UFC 330, set for August 15 in Philadelphia, features Islam Makhachev defending his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry. The co-main event showcases Mackenzie Dern putting her strawweight belt on the line against Gillian Robertson. Additional matchups include Jalin Turner versus Kaue Fernandes, Neil Magny against Ramiz Brahimaj, and Geoff Neal facing Chidi Njokuani. UFC officials confirmed these bouts and indicated that more fights will be announced prior to the event, which will begin with early prelims at 5 p.m. ET and the main card at 9 p.m. ET.

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By the Numbers

•Islam Makhachev faces Ian Machado Garry for the welterweight title.
•Mackenzie Dern defends her strawweight title against Gillian Robertson.
•Jalin Turner fights Kaue Fernandes in a lightweight match.
•Neil Magny returns to face Ramiz Brahimaj at the event.
•Early prelims start at 5 p.m. ET; main card begins at 9 p.m. ET.

Latest Updates

1:09 AMYahoo Sports — Several fun fights added to UFC 330, including the all-time Welterweight wins leader
11:00 PMMMA Fighting — UFC 330 adds new fights to Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry card
11:00 PMYahoo Sports — UFC 330 adds new fights to Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry card

What they're saying

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 15: Islam Makhachev of Russia reacts to his win over Jack Della Maddalena of Australia in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 322 event at Madison Square Garden on November 15, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) The UFC 330 card headed to Philadelphia on Aug. 15 is shaping up with the promotion adding several new fights to the event headlined by Islam Makhachev defending his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry. A second title fight is featured in the co-main event as Mackenzie Dern puts her strawweight belt up for grabs when she faces fellow submission specialist Gillian Robertson. On Wednesday, UFC officials confirmed several more fights for the card including Jalin Turner makes his second appearance in the octagon following a brief retirement when he faces Kaue Fernandes in a lightweight showdown. Veteran welterweight contender Neil Magny is also back in action in August when he takes on Ramiz Brahimaj at UFC 330. The always entertaining Geoff Neal returns to face Chidi Njokuani in a matchup that could produce some serious fireworks while Mansur Abdul-Malik makes his next appearance against Dustin Stoltzfus. Jeremiah Wells takes on Myktybek Orolbai at welterweight while Vicente Luque sticks around at middleweight for a fight against Treason Gore. Veteran lightweight Edson Barboza is also back in action at UFC 330 when he faces Esteban Ribovics and Erin Blanchfield looks to secure a potential title shot when she faces Jasmine Jasudavicius in a women’s flyweight bout on the card. More fights are expected to be added to the card at a later date with UFC 330 kicking off for the early prelims at 5 p.m. ET and the main card starting at 9 p.m. ET with the entire event airing live on Paramount+.
— MMA Fightingby Damon Martin

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Four fights have been added to UFC 330. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heads to “The City of Brotherly Love” next month (Sat., Aug. 15, 2026) inside Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the main event, Welterweight champion Islam Makhachev defends his title for the first time against Ireland’s Ian Machado Garry. Today (Weds., July […]
— Yahoo Sports