UFC 330: Makhachev vs Ian Machado Garry TV, Time, Stream and Fight Card
Islam Makhachev defends his UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia this weekend, with British viewers facing another late night. The main card starts at 2am BST on Sunday 16 August, and punters planning to bet on the title fight can compare the latest free bet offers before the action begins.
Makhachev makes his first defence of the welterweight belt against Ireland’s No.1 contender, while Mackenzie Dern defends the women’s strawweight championship against Gillian Robertson in the co-main event.
UFC 330 at a glance
| UFC 330 detail | UK information |
|---|---|
| Event | UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry |
| Date in Philadelphia | Saturday 15 August 2026 |
| UK main card | 2am BST, Sunday 16 August |
| Main event estimate | Around 5am BST* |
| Venue | Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia |
| UK TV | TNT Sports 1 |
| Live stream | HBO Max |
| Main event | Islam Makhachev vs Ian Machado Garry |
| Title | UFC Welterweight Championship |
| Co-main event | Mackenzie Dern vs Gillian Robertson |
*The exact main-event start depends on the duration of the preceding fights.
Makhachev vs Garry odds
Islam Makhachev is a strong favourite to retain his welterweight title at UFC 330, with best prices of around 3/10 available in the UK market, while Ian Machado Garry can be backed at 3/1. The method-of-victory markets offer bigger numbers, with Makhachev by decision at 7/5 and Garry by decision at 4/1 among the current options.
*Odds checked on 10 August 2026 and subject to change before UFC 330 on Betmaze.
What time is Makhachev vs Garry?
UFC 330 stretches from Saturday night into Sunday morning.
| Fight | Division |
|---|---|
| Rafael Tobias vs Lucas Fernando | Light heavyweight |
| Neil Magny vs Ramiz Brahimaj | Welterweight |
| Jeremiah Wells vs Myktybek Orolbai | Welterweight |
The UFC’s US timings have the early prelims beginning at 5pm ET, prelims at 7pm ET and the main portion later in the evening, while TNT Sports lists the UK main card for 2am. The headline bout’s cage walk can move considerably depending on earlier fight lengths.
What TV channel is UFC 330 on in the UK?
UFC 330 is live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.
TNT Sports has confirmed that Makhachev vs Machado Garry will be shown across the weekend of 15ā16 August, with the main card starting at 2am UK time. Viewers can access TNT Sports through BT, EE, Sky and Virgin Media, depending on their subscription.
How to live stream UFC 330
The UK live stream is available through HBO Max, which is the streaming home of TNT Sports. An appropriate subscription including TNT Sports is required.
Why Makhachev vs Garry is a fascinating title fight
Makhachev captured the welterweight belt by beating Jack Della Maddalena via unanimous decision at UFC 322 and now makes his first defence at 170lb. He has not lost a UFC contest since October 2015.
Machado Garry arrives after consecutive unanimous-decision victories over Carlos Prates and Belal Muhammad, earning his shot at the championship. Stylistically, the contest revolves around whether Garry can maintain distance and force Makhachev to chase him without giving the champion sustained opportunities to wrestle against the fence or establish top control.
Makhachev has made no secret of the broad approach he expects to take.
āI will try to catch him.ā ā Islam Makhachev
The champion told MMA Fighting that his preparation has focused heavily on following Garry’s movement before looking for takedowns, making cage geography one of the clearest tactical themes heading into the fight.
Updated UFC 330 fight card
The UFC card has already undergone one significant change: Joel Ćlvarez has replaced Geoff Neal against Chidi Njokuani. UFC’s current event listing now carries Ćlvarez in the prelim bout.
Main card
| Fight | Division |
|---|---|
| Islam Makhachev (c) vs Ian Machado Garry | Welterweight title |
| Mackenzie Dern (c) vs Gillian Robertson | Women’s strawweight title |
| Mansur Abdul-Malik vs Dustin Stoltzfus | Middleweight |
| Edson Barboza vs Esteban Ribovics | Lightweight |
Prelims
| Fight | Division |
|---|---|
| Chidi Njokuani vs Joel Ćlvarez | Welterweight |
| Jalin Turner vs KauĆŖ Fernandes | Lightweight |
| Donte Johnson vs Eric McConico | Middleweight |
| Vicente Luque vs Tresean Gore | Middleweight |
Early prelims
| Fight | Division |
|---|---|
| Rafael Tobias vs Lucas Fernando | Light heavyweight |
| Neil Magny vs Ramiz Brahimaj | Welterweight |
| Jeremiah Wells vs Myktybek Orolbai | Welterweight |
Bet now!The running order remains subject to late withdrawals, medical issues and changes by the promotion.
UFC 330 betting markets to watch
Markets are likely to expand as fight night approaches.
Common options include:
- Fight winner
- Method of victory
- Win by decision
- Win by KO/TKO
- Win by submission
- Total rounds
- Fight to go the distance
- Round betting
- Fighter to win in a specific round
For a five-round championship fight, understanding the settlement rules is important. A moneyline bet only requires the selected fighter to win; method and round bets require a much more specific outcome and therefore usually offer a larger price. Anyone comparing promotions can also browse the latest UK betting bonuses before choosing a bookmaker.
Makhachev vs Garry: the tactical question
Garry’s best route may be built around space. He is comfortable striking from range and moving away after exchanges. Makhachev, by contrast, has explicitly discussed needing to pursue him, close the distance and get the fight to the floor. That creates three areas worth watching immediately:
- Can Garry keep his back away from the fence?
- How easily can Makhachev turn striking exchanges into clinches?
- Can Garry make Makhachev pay for aggressive entries?
The first two rounds should reveal whether Garry can make the champion fight at his preferred range or whether Makhachev can repeatedly shrink the Octagon.
