UFC 330: Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry Headlines Philly Card

Cameron Kelly Updated: 3 hours ago

The UFC has officially announced a championship doubleheader to Philadelphia for the first time in more than a decade.

UFC 330 is scheduled for August 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev will seek his first defense title bout against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330.

The co-main event will feature another championship clash as Women's Strawweight Champion Mackenzie Dern puts her title on the line against rising contender Gillian Robertson.

Titles to defend

After establishing himself as one of the UFC's most dominant champions, Makhachev moved up in weight and successfully claimed the title in the Welterweight division.

UFC 330 will mark his first title defense and provide another opportunity to strengthen his pound-for-pound credentials.

Mackenzie Dern captured her belt in October 2025 and now faces a challenger who has built significant momentum with multiple consecutive victories.

Philadelphia Hosts a Historic UFC Return

The announcement adds another major sporting event to Philadelphia's 2026 calendar while giving fans the opportunity to witness two title fights in one night.