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Makhachev Defends Welterweight Title vs Garry at UFC 330

6/18/2026

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Makhachev Defends Title

Islam Makhachev will defend his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on August 15, 2026.
UFC CEO Dana White said it is the first UFC title fight in Philadelphia since August 2009.
Machado Garry earned his title shot by beating Carlos Prates and former champion Belal Muhammad in 2025.

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Garry Seeks Rebound

UFC event streams on Paramount+ with prelims at 4 p.m. ET and main card at 6 p.m. ET.
Ian Machado Garry is the No. 1 welterweight contender and Gillian Robertson the No. 5 strawweight challenger.
Robertson holds the UFC women’s record for most submissions and has won six of her last seven strawweight fights.
Islam Makhachev enters with a 16-fight winning streak while Garry seeks a rebound after his loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov.

History

Historical Context

UFC 100 in July 2009, held in Las Vegas, generated a record 1.6 million pay-per-view buys and cemented the sport’s mainstream surge. That momentum spurred the promotion’s geographic expansion, eventually bringing a numbered event to Philadelphia. UFC 330 in 2026 will pit champion Islam Makhachev against Ian Machado Garry, a matchup promoted by CEO Dana White and hopes to revitalize the city’s fight-night economy.

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Makhachev Defends Title

Islam Makhachev will defend his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on August 15, 2026.
UFC CEO Dana White said it is the first UFC title fight in Philadelphia since August 2009.
Machado Garry earned his title shot by beating Carlos Prates and former champion Belal Muhammad in 2025.

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