UFC 330
33 stories covering UFC 330 — news, results and analysis.
Islam Makhachev Eyes Early 2027 Return After 17th Straight UFC Win
The welterweight king wants a title defense before February's Ramadan, but three post-fight MRIs on his spine are dictating the timeline.
Sep 11, 2026
Ian Machado Garry Wants Makhachev Rematch: 'I Beat Him Right Now'
The No. 1 welterweight dropped a decision to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 in August. He's convinced a rerun ends differently — and he wants it yesterday.
Sep 6, 2026
Makhachev Says He's Got 'At Least 3' Big Fights Left After UFC 330 Record
Islam Makhachev broke the UFC's consecutive-wins record at UFC 330 — and admits beating Ian Machado Garry was tougher than he planned.
Aug 25, 2026
Carlos Prates Wants Makhachev First, Then Promises to KO Morales
The No. 2 welterweight says he'll finish undefeated Michael Morales inside a round — but only after he gets his crack at Islam Makhachev's belt.
Aug 21, 2026
Edson Barboza Walks Away at 40 After 15 Years and 33 UFC Fights
Barboza retires on a four-fight skid, but leaves with a 24-15 record, one of the sport's great highlight reels, and zero regrets.
Aug 20, 2026
Carlos Prates Says the UFC Promised Him Next Shot at Islam Makhachev
Prates claims a new deal locks in a title fight against the 17-fight winning machine — while Michael Morales gets bumped despite serving as UFC 330 backup.
Aug 19, 2026
Din Thomas Apologizes to Gillian Robertson for UFC 330 Retirement Blindside
The longtime coach called his live-TV exit 'despicable' after Robertson's title bid — a partnership that spanned seven years and a five-fight win streak.
Aug 17, 2026
Chidi Njokuani Blames Commission for UFC 330 Weigh-In Chaos
Njokuani missed 171 by a pound on the first try, blamed a botched scale, then made weight — and rode it to a decision win that ended a two-fight skid.
Aug 16, 2026
Makhachev outpoints Machado Garry to defend welterweight crown at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev takes a clean five-round unanimous decision in Philly to move to 29-1, while Mackenzie Dern grinds out her own 25-minute win.
Aug 16, 2026
Ian Machado Garry Warns Michael Morales After UFC 330 Loss to Makhachev
Fresh off a five-round title loss, the #1 welterweight (17-2) cornered undefeated Michael Morales backstage with a blunt message: back up the trash talk.
Aug 16, 2026
Mackenzie Dern Sees Cracks in Gillian Robertson's Grappling Before UFC 330
The strawweight champ points out Robertson has been armbarred and leglocked on the mats — while Dern's own submission defense stays clean.
Aug 15, 2026
Neil Magny Ties Cerrone's UFC Record With 38th Fight at UFC 330
The 16-year welterweight vet climbs into rarefied air Saturday, matching Cowboy's octagon count and sitting third all-time for UFC wins.
Aug 15, 2026
Makhachev vs Garry: One Win From UFC's Longest Winning Streak
Islam Makhachev sits tied with Anderson Silva at 16 straight UFC wins. Beat Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 and the record is his alone.
Aug 15, 2026
McGregor Backs Ian Machado Garry to Dethrone Makhachev at UFC 330
Notorious is picking the No. 1 welterweight (17-1) to stop the pound-for-pound king with a late high kick. The betting markets disagree.
Aug 14, 2026
Jeremiah Wells Opens UFC 330 at Home in Philly Against Orolbai
Wells (13-4-1) kicks off the Philadelphia card Saturday, one fight into a comeback after a two-loss skid and a long injury layoff.
Aug 14, 2026
Makhachev vs Machado Garry: Weights Are In for UFC 330 in Philly
The 28-1 welterweight champ and the No. 1 contender both hit the mark ahead of Saturday's title fight at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Aug 14, 2026
Jalin Turner Was Done With MMA. Now He's Fighting at UFC 330
'The Tarantula' retired after back-to-back stoppage losses, then stopped Edson Barboza in Round 1 last December. Next up: Kaue Fernandes in Philly.
Aug 13, 2026
Machado Garry Meets Makhachev, Robertson Chases Canadian History at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev drags a 16-fight win streak into his first 170-pound defense, while Gillian Robertson eyes Canada's first UFC title since GSP.
Aug 12, 2026
Vicente Luque's Middleweight Reset Meets Its Second Test at UFC 330
Luque, 21 finishes in 24 wins, submitted Kelvin Gastelum in Round 1 on debut. Now he faces Tresean Gore in Philadelphia looking to prove 185 is home.
Aug 12, 2026
Donte Johnson Bet on Change After His First Real Test at Middleweight
The 8-0 prospect uprooted his life for Las Vegas after a split-decision scare against Cody Brundage. Now he meets Eric McConico at UFC 330.
Aug 12, 2026
Joe Rogan Rips UFC Win Bonuses: 'The Most Bullsh*t Part'
The longtime commentator wants guaranteed pay, not the show/win split that ties tens of thousands of dollars to judges and referees who get it wrong.
Aug 12, 2026
Mansur Abdul-Malik on His First Loss and Getting 'Calloused' for UFC 330
The 9-1-1 middleweight prospect returns against Dustin Stoltzfus in Philadelphia after March's third-round TKO — and he's not making excuses for it.
Aug 12, 2026
Why Coaches Say Champion Dern Should Box, Not Grapple, Robertson
A veteran corner argues the safest path for the strawweight champ against Gillian Robertson at UFC 330 runs through her hands, not her jiu-jitsu.
Aug 11, 2026
Ian Machado Garry Shrugs Off Critics Before UFC 330 Title Shot
The Irishman challenges pound-for-pound king Islam Makhachev this Saturday in Philadelphia — and says the boos and backlash mean nothing to him.
Aug 11, 2026
Ramiz Brahimaj Draws UFC Wins Leader Neil Magny at UFC 330
Brahimaj, 13-6 with 12 submissions, meets the welterweight wins leader Saturday after a close decision loss snapped his three-fight run.
Aug 11, 2026
Edson Barboza Says UFC 330 Could Be the Finish Line at 40
After 32 UFC fights and wins over four future champions, the 24-14 striker isn't promising retirement — but he's made his peace with it.
Aug 10, 2026
Makhachev Puts 16-Fight Streak on the Line vs Machado Garry at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev headlines a two-title card in Philadelphia this Saturday, facing #1 welterweight Ian Machado Garry (17-1) with a 16-fight win streak on the table.
Aug 10, 2026
Makhachev vs Garry: Can 'The Future' Topple P4P's Last Man Standing?
Three of February's top-four pound-for-pound fighters have already lost in 2026. Islam Makhachev, welterweight champ and 10-1 opponent Ian Machado Garry, are next up at UFC 330.
Aug 9, 2026
Darren Till Calls Ian Garry 'Fake' as UFC 330 Title Shot Looms
The 17-1 Irishman is the latest UFC star to draw public heat from a fellow fighter, days before challenging Islam Makhachev for welterweight gold.
Aug 5, 2026
Oliveira Backs Ian Machado Garry to End Makhachev's Reign at UFC 330
Charles Oliveira says his Chute Boxe teammate has a 'very good chance' of derailing Islam Makhachev's 16-fight streak in Philadelphia on Aug. 15.
Aug 3, 2026
Brendan Schaub Tells Ian Garry to 'Shut Up and Fight' Before UFC 330
Schaub calls Garry a stylistic nightmare for Islam Makhachev but says his pre-fight PR is 'so bad' ahead of the Aug. 15 welterweight title fight.
Jul 29, 2026
Makhachev's Plan for Ian Garry at UFC 330: Chase Him, Then Choke Him
The No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter says he's been running in camp to prep for Garry's movement — and he's not buying the Oliveira connection.
Jul 27, 2026
Bryce Mitchell Rips Ian Machado Garry With 'Three Strikes' Before UFC 330
The #1 welterweight faces champ Islam Makhachev (27-1) on Aug 15, but it's a podcast interview — not the fight — drawing Bryce Mitchell's fire.
Jul 24, 2026