UFC 330 features two championship fights in Philadelphia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 10:14 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
UFC 330 is set for August 15, 2026, at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, featuring welterweight champion Islam Makhachev defending his title against Ian Machado Garry, and women's strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern facing Gillian Robertson. This event marks the UFC's return to Philadelphia for its first numbered card and title fights since UFC 133 in 2011. Makhachev boasts a formidable record of 28-1, while Garry holds a 17-1 record, significant for their weight class. Dern, making her first title defense, will face submission expert Robertson in what promises to be a competitive match. The event will be broadcast on Paramount+ as part of the UFC's strategy to capitalize on major city events and drive engagement with fans.
- •UFC 330 takes place on August 15, 2026.
- •Makhachev defends welterweight title against Garry.
- •Dern faces Robertson in strawweight title bout.
- •UFC's first numbered event since UFC 133 in 2011.
- •Broadcasting on Paramount+.
- 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — Dana White Announces 2 Championship Fights For UFC 330 In Philadelphia
"Dana White announced UFC 330 for Philadelphia on Aug. 15, headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry and a Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson title fight.
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