UFC confirmed two title fights for Aug. 15 in Philadelphia, underscoring the stakes for a championship doubleheader. UFC 330 will headline Islam Makhachev vs Ian Garry for the welterweight title at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The co-main event features Mackenzie Dern defending the strawweight crown against Gillian Robertson. Makhachev enters with four successful title defenses at 155 pounds and a 16-fight UFC winning streak, tied with Anderson Silva. After a decision loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310, Garry rebounded with wins over Carlos Prates and Belal Muhammad. Dern captured 115-pound gold at UFC 320 after Weili Zhang vacated, outpointing Virna Jandiroba to extend a three-fight UFC run. Robertson arrives on a five-bout streak, including a unanimous decision over Amanda Lemos at UFC Fight Night 269 on March 14, 2026.
