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Dana White Announces Two Title Fights For UFC's Return To Philadelphia

UFC 330 is returning to Philadelphia with two championship matches. Islam Makhachev is scheduled to defend his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry. A top-ranked women's flyweight from New Jersey is also confirmed for the event.

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A top-ranked New Jersey female flyweight has been added to the confirmed fighter list.

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  1. Dana White Announces Two Title Fights for UFC 330 in Philadelphia

    UFC 330 is returning to Philadelphia with two championship matches. Islam Makhachev is scheduled to defend his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry. A top-ranked women's flyweight from New Jersey is also confirmed for the event.

    What's confirmed:

    • UFC 330 will take place in Philadelphia.
    • Islam Makhachev will defend his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry.
    • UFC 330 will feature two championship bouts.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • A top-ranked UFC women's flyweight from New Jersey is confirmed for UFC 330.
    • Georges St-Pierre signed a contract to return to the organization.
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  2. Dana White Confirms Two Title Fights for UFC 330 in Philadelphia

    UFC 330 will feature two championship bouts as the promotion returns to Philadelphia. Islam Makhachev will defend his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry. Former champion Georges St-Pierre has also signed a contract to return to the organization.

    What's confirmed:

    • UFC 330 will take place in Philadelphia with two title fights on the card.
    • Islam Makhachev defends his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry.
    • Georges St-Pierre signed a deal to return to the UFC.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • A local fighter may be added to the UFC 330 card.
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  3. UFC 330 Adds Title Eliminator and Potential Prochazka Return

    UFC 330 takes place August 15 in Philadelphia. Islam Makhachev defends his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry. Mackenzie Dern and Gillian Robertson will also compete in a women's bantamweight title fight.

    What's confirmed:

    • UFC 330 is scheduled for August 15 in Philadelphia.
    • Islam Makhachev will face Ian Machado Garry for the welterweight title.
    • Mackenzie Dern and Gillian Robertson will fight for the women's bantamweight title.
    • Erin Blanchfield and Jasmine Jasudavicius will meet in a potential title eliminator.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Jiri Prochazka may return to face Paulo Costa on the undercard.
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  4. UFC 330 in Philadelphia: Makhachev vs. Garry, Dern vs. Robertson headline title double-header

    The UFC has confirmed two title fights for its return to Philadelphia on August 15, featuring Islam Makhachev defending his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry as the main event and Mackenzie Dern facing Gillian Robertson in a women’s bantamweight title bout. Betting odds already show Garry as a significant underdog to Makhachev, who is widely regarded as the pound-for-pound king. The event will take place at the Xfinity Mobile Arena.

    What's confirmed:

    • Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on August 15.
    • Mackenzie Dern will face Gillian Robertson in a women’s bantamweight title fight at UFC 330, marking the co-main event.
    • UFC 330 is scheduled for August 15 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
    • Ian Machado Garry is currently listed as a massive betting underdog to Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title fight.
    • Dana White announced the two title fights during an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show on June 17, 2026.
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