UFC 330 Makhachev vs Machado Garry Odds

UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry brings the promotion back to Philadelphia with two championship fights atop a deep card. On Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pound-for-pound standout and welterweight champion Islam Makhachev makes the first defense of his 170-pound title against No. 1 contender Ian Machado Garry.

In the co-main event, women’s strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern puts her belt on the line against submission specialist Gillian Robertson. Makhachev is listed as more than a 3-1 favorite in UFC betting odds.

Makhachev, riding a lengthy winning streak and coming off a dominant performance to claim the welterweight crown, aims to further cement his place among the all-time greats. Garry, the tall, rangy Irish striker, enters as a live underdog with length, technical striking, and recent wins that earned him the shot. The co-main pits two elite grapplers against each other in a high-stakes strawweight title bout.

Supporting action includes veteran matchups and rising talent across multiple divisions, promising a night of title drama, technical battles, and potential finishes.

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UFC 330 Date and Location

Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026

Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Main Card Start: 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT (Paramount+)

UFC 330 Main Event and Co-Main Event

Main Event: Islam Makhachev (c) vs. Ian Machado Garry (Welterweight Title)

Co-Main Event: Mackenzie Dern (c) vs. Gillian Robertson (Women’s Strawweight Title)

UFC 330 Main Event Preview & Prediction

Fighter Comparison: Tale of the Tape

Makhachev (28-1) is a former lightweight champion who moved up and captured the welterweight title. At age 34, he remains one of the most complete fighters in the sport, blending elite sambo wrestling, pressure, control, and improved striking. Garry (17-1), age 28, is a 6'3″ orthodox striker with significant reach advantages, crisp kickboxing, and the ability to fight at range. He has only one career loss (a decision to Shavkat Rakhmonov) and has looked sharp in recent wins.

Tactical Keys to Victory

For Makhachev: Close the distance, mix levels, and force grappling exchanges. Use pressure and takedowns to neutralize Garry’s length and volume striking. Once on the ground or in the clinch, look to control or finish with his signature submissions and ground-and-pound. Cardio and championship experience should favor him late.

For Garry: Keep the fight standing and at range. Utilize his height, reach, and movement to potshot, circle, and avoid prolonged clinches or wrestling sequences. Target the body and legs to slow Makhachev’s entries, and stay disciplined on the feet to steal rounds or create a late opening.

Best Bets and Main Event Prediction

Makhachev enters as a heavy favorite (-333) in UFC betting odds, reflecting his wrestling dominance, experience, and finishing ability. Garry sits as a sizable underdog (+256) with the tools to make it competitive if he can keep it standing.

Prediction: Makhachev’s grappling edge and ability to dictate where the fight happens makes him the clear favorite. Garry’s length and striking can win early moments or rounds, but sustained success against Makhachev’s pressure is difficult. Expect Makhachev to secure takedowns and control, potentially finishing via submission or decision. Pick: Makhachev by decision or submission.

Full UFC 330 Fight Card & Opening Lines

Main Card (Paramount+)

Welterweight: Islam Makhachev (c) vs. Ian Machado Garry

Women’s Strawweight: Mackenzie Dern (c) vs. Gillian Robertson

Middleweight: Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Dustin Stoltzfus

Lightweight: Edson Barboza vs. Esteban Ribovics

Preliminary Card (Paramount+)

Welterweight: Chidi Njokuani vs. Joel Álvarez

Lightweight: Jalin Turner vs. Kauê Fernandes

Middleweight: Donte Johnson vs. Eric McConico

Middleweight: Vicente Luque vs. Tresean Gore

Early Prelims (Paramount +)

Light Heavyweight: Rafael Tobias vs. Lucas Fernando

Welterweight: Neil Magny vs. Ramiz Brahimaj

Welterweight: Jeremiah Wells vs. Myktybek Orolbai

Flyweight: Charles Johnson vs. Jose Ochoa

UFC 330 Betting Odds & Prop Markets

Moneyline and Full Card Odds

Welterweight: Ian Machado Garry +256 vs. Islam Makhachev (c) -333

Women’s Strawweight: Gillian Robertson +185 vs. Mackenzie Dern (c) -232

Middleweight: Dustin Stoltzfus +459 vs. Mansur Abdul-Malik -675

Lightweight: Edson Barboza +367 vs. Esteban Ribovics -510

Welterweight: Chidi Njokuani +210 vs. Joel Álvarez -267

Lightweight: Kauê Fernandes +138 vs. Jalin Turner -170

Middleweight: Eric McConico +191 vs. Donte Johnson -240

Middleweight: Vicente Luque +104 vs. Tresean Gore -127

Light Heavyweight: Rafael Tobias +251 vs. Lucas Fernando -325

Welterweight: Neil Magny +108 vs. Ramiz Brahimaj -132

Welterweight: Jeremiah Wells +650 vs. Myktybek Orolbai -1100

Flyweight: Charles Johnson +300 vs. Jose Ochoa -400

Method of Victory Prop Bets

Makhachev by decision or submission are popular. Garry by decision or KO/TKO offers longer odds. In the co-main, both Dern and Robertson have strong submission paths; decision or submission props for either are worth monitoring. Undercard bouts with power strikers or finishers (e.g., Luque, Turner side) carry finish potential.

Round Betting Over/Under Lines

The main event often leans toward going the distance or into the later rounds, and given the styles that makes sense in this fight, although Makhachev’s finishing ability keeps under props in play. Many prelims will likely feature higher finish rates in the first two rounds.

How to Watch UFC 330: Live Stream & Broadcast Times

US, UK & Regional Streaming Options

UFC 330 streams live on Paramount+ in the United States. Subscribe via the Paramount+ app or website on compatible devices. International viewers should check local UFC broadcast partners and regional streaming rights.

Main Card & Preliminary Start Times by Time zone

Early Prelims: Approximately 5:00 PM ET (2:00 PM PT)

Prelims: 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT)

Main Card: 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT)

Adjust for local time zones. The entire card is available on Paramount+.