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UFC numbered card main events predicted for Philadelphia and beyond

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 8:19 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

UFC numbered card main events predicted for Philadelphia and beyond

Summary

The UFC anticipates several major numbered events following UFC 330, set in Philadelphia on August 5, 2026, featuring Islam Makhachev defending his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry. Predictions for future main events include Joshua Van versus Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331, Alexander Volkanovski against Movsar Evloev at UFC 332, and Tom Aspinall defending his title against Cyril Gane at UFC 333. The next event, UFC 334, may see Sean Strickland face Khamzat Chimaev for the middleweight title. These matchups reflect ongoing rivalries and contenders aiming for titles in various weight classes.

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By the Numbers

•UFC 330 features Makhachev vs Garry on August 5, 2026.
•Van is expected to rematch Pantoja at UFC 331.
•Volkanovski could face Evloev at UFC 332 in October.
•Aspinall to defend against Gane at UFC 333 in November.
•Strickland vs Chimaev is anticipated for UFC 334.

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The UFC is having another phenomenal year of huge fights and shocking results. The numbered cards, which used to be pay-per-views, are always the fight cards stacked with the most talent. The last numbered event was the Conor McGregor blunder…
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