Event
UFC 330 takes place on Saturday, 15 August 2026, at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. The main event features Islam Makhachev defending his welterweight championship against Ian Machado Garry. The co-main event sees Mackenzie Dern defend the women's strawweight title against Gillian Robertson. The event is broadcast live on Paramount+ and CBS.
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The event, held at the Xfinity Mobile Arena, marks the latest instalment in a broadcasting partnership that places UFC content within broader media and sports portfolios.
Background
UFC 330 is scheduled for Saturday, 15 August 2026, at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. The event features two world title bouts: Islam Makhachev defends his welterweight championship against Ian Machado Garry in the main event, while Mackenzie Dern defends her women’s strawweight title against Gillian Robertson in the co-main event. Makhachev, currently ranked number one in the pound-for-pound rankings, is predicted by former champion Michael Bisping to secure a decisive victory through grappling dominance. Dern enters the bout with a three-fight winning streak after winning the vacant title at UFC 321, while Robertson earned her shot following five consecutive wins. The event is broadcast live on Paramount+ and CBS, with early prelims commencing at 5:30 p.m., prelims at 7:00 p.m., and the main card at 9:00 p.m.
UFC 330 is scheduled for Saturday, 15 August 2026, at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. The event features two world title bouts: Islam Makhachev defends his welterweight championship against Ian Machado Garry in the main event, while Mackenzie Dern defends her women’s st
Fact cards
Key entities: Islam Makhachev, Ian Machado Garry, Mackenzie Dern, Gillian Robertson, UFC, Paramount+, CBS, Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Who are the main title fighters at UFC 330? Islam Makhachev defends his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry, and Mackenzie Dern defends the women's strawweight championship against Gillian Robertson. Where is UFC 330 being held? The event is taking place at the Xfinity M
CBS Sports | https://www.cbssports.com/ufc/news/ufc-330-islam-makhachev-ian-garry-where-to-watch-live-stream-tv-paramont | published 2026-08-15T12:00:53.000Z | primary source | CBS Sports | https://www.cbssports.com/ufc/news/ufc-330-predictions-best-bets-odds-islam-makhachev-ian-
2026-08-15: Sixth and final episode of the UFC 330 Embedded series released 2026-08-15: Early prelims begin at 5:30 p.m. 2026-08-15: Prelims begin at 7:00 p.m. 2026-08-15: Main card begins at 9:00 p.m.
Timeline
Sixth and final episode of the UFC 330 Embedded series released
Early prelims begin at 5:30 p.m.
Prelims begin at 7:00 p.m.
Main card begins at 9:00 p.m.
FAQ
Islam Makhachev defends his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry, and Mackenzie Dern defends the women's strawweight championship against Gillian Robertson.
The event is taking place at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
He is making his second welterweight title defence after previously vacating the lightweight title.
She is making her first strawweight title defence, having won the vacant belt in October 2025.
Ribovics is a heavy favourite (-650), but caution is advised regarding knockout odds due to his limited stoppage record.