When Is Islam Makhachev’s Next Fight? UFC 330 Date, Opponent and Full Card

Islam Makhachev is just days away from making the first defense of his UFC welterweight championship.

The former lightweight champion will return to action at UFC 330, where he will face Ian Machado Garry in the main event. The fight takes place at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with Makhachev putting his welterweight title on the line.

Makhachev enters the bout riding a remarkable 16-fight winning streak. He captured the welterweight championship after defeating Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 and now faces another major challenge in the form of Garry.

Machado Garry has won his last two fights since suffering the first defeat of his professional career, earning his opportunity to challenge Makhachev for the 170-pound title.

When is Islam Makhachev fighting next?

Islam Makhachev’s next fight is scheduled for UFC 330 on August 15, 2026, against Ian Machado Garry.

The matchup headlines a card featuring two championship fights. In the co-main event, Mackenzie Dern will make the first defense of her UFC strawweight title against Gillian Robertson.

Robertson enters the fight with five consecutive victories, setting up another high-stakes title clash at the top of the card.

UFC 330 main card

• Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry — UFC welterweight title
• Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson — UFC strawweight title
• Charles Johnson vs. Jose Ochoa
• Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Dustin Stoltzfus
• Edson Barboza vs. Esteban Ribovics

Prelims

• Chidi Njokuani vs. Joel Alvarez
• Jalin Turner vs. Kaue Fernandes
• Donte Johnson vs. Eric McConico
• Vicente Luque vs. Tresean Gore

Early prelims

• Rafael Tobias vs. Lucas Fernando
• Neil Magny vs. Ramiz Brahimaj
• Jeremiah Wells vs. Myktybek Orolbai

The UFC 330 main card is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET, with the prelims starting at 7 p.m. ET and the early prelims at 5:30 p.m. ET.

For Islam Makhachev, the event marks another major chapter in his career as he looks to extend his winning streak and successfully defend his newly won welterweight championship.

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