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Dana White confirms Islam Makhachev vs Ian Machado Garry to headline UFC 330 world title double-header

Welterweight champion Islam Makhachev will defend his title against Ian Machado Garry on August 15. The bout takes place at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. This marks Makhachev's first title defense at 170 pounds.

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The event date is now confirmed for August 15 in Philadelphia.

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  1. Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry Set for UFC 330

    Welterweight champion Islam Makhachev will defend his title against Ian Machado Garry on August 15. The bout takes place at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. This marks Makhachev's first title defense at 170 pounds.

    What's confirmed:

    • Islam Makhachev faces Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330.
    • The fight is scheduled for August 15 in Philadelphia at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
    • Makhachev holds a record of 28-1 and Garry holds a record of 17-1.
    • This is Makhachev's first title defense at 170 pounds.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Ian Machado Garry claims Islam Makhachev previously turned down fights with him and Ilia Topuria.
    • Ian Machado Garry accuses Islam Makhachev of lying about Dana White and Ilia Topuria.
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  2. UFC 330: Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry Official

    Islam Makhachev will defend his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330. The bout is scheduled for this summer.

    What's confirmed:

    • Islam Makhachev will face Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330.
    • Islam Makhachev is the UFC welterweight champion.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The event takes place on August 15, 2026, at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
    • Mackenzie Dern and Gillian Robertson will fight for a title on the same card.
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  3. Dana White confirms UFC 330 championship double-header in Philadelphia

    Islam Makhachev will defend his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry on August 15, 2026. The event will also feature a title fight between Mackenzie Dern and Gillian Robertson. The card is scheduled for the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.

    What's confirmed:

    • UFC 330 takes place on August 15, 2026, in Philadelphia.
    • Islam Makhachev defends his welterweight championship against Ian Machado Garry.
    • Mackenzie Dern and Gillian Robertson will compete in a title fight.
    • The event will be held at the Xfinity Mobile Arena.
    • Erin Blanchfield and Jasmine Jasudavicius will face each other in a potential title eliminator.
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  4. Islam Makhachev to defend welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330

    UFC 330 will feature a world title double-header in Philadelphia on August 15, 2026. Islam Makhachev defends his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry in the main event. Mackenzie Dern and Gillian Robertson will compete in the co-main event.

    What's confirmed:

    • Islam Makhachev will defend his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330.
    • The event is scheduled for August 15, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
    • Mackenzie Dern will face Gillian Robertson in the co-main event.
    • UFC 330 will feature two title fights.
    • The Makhachev vs. Garry bout will be a five-round fight.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Gillian Robertson is receiving a title shot at UFC 330.
    • Ian Garry is a massive betting underdog for the fight.
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