Quick Facts
- Islam Makhachev retained his welterweight belt against Ian Machado Garry, by unanimous decision after five rounds.
- Mackenzie Dern also retained her women’s strawweight title, by unanimous decision, against Gillian Robertson.
- Dustin Stoltzfus produced the upset of the night by submitting Mansur Abdul-Malik in round two, after opening as a heavy underdog on the UFC’s own odds.
- Eight of the twelve fights ended before the final bell, five by KO or TKO and three by submission.
- The bout between Erin Blanchfield and Jasmine Jasudavicius, originally announced for this card, was canceled.
A Championship Night Without an Upset at the Top
UFC 330 was held at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on the night of August 15 into August 16, 2026, Central European time (Saturday evening, August 15, local time on the East Coast). Twelve fights were on the card, including two title bouts.
In the main event, Islam Makhachev defended his welterweight belt against Ian Machado Garry. Both men went the full five rounds and all three judges sided with the champion. The site’s fighter profile on Islam Makhachev covers his career and his path through the weight classes.
The co-main event followed the same script. Mackenzie Dern retained her women’s strawweight title against Gillian Robertson, also by unanimous decision after five rounds. Here too, neither champion came close to losing her belt, leaving the welterweight division and the women’s strawweight division unchanged.
The Night’s Upset Came From Middleweight
The most unexpected result did not happen in the main event. At middleweight, Dustin Stoltzfus submitted Mansur Abdul-Malik at 4 minutes 25 seconds of round two. The odds listed on the event’s official page had Abdul-Malik as a heavy favorite.
Two other fights went against the odds as well. At lightweight, Esteban Ribovics stopped Edson Barboza by KO or TKO in round two, at 1 minute 32 seconds. At middleweight, Tresean Gore beat Vicente Luque by unanimous decision.
The Rest of the Card
Eight of the twelve fights ended before the final bell. Jalin Turner produced the fastest finish of the night, at 39 seconds into round one against Kauê Fernandes. Donte Johnson stopped Eric McConico at 1 minute 38 seconds of round one. Neil Magny beat Ramiz Brahimaj by KO or TKO in round two, and Lucas Fernando stopped Rafael Tobias in round three.
Three submissions were recorded. Besides Stoltzfus’s, Charles Johnson submitted Eduardo Chapolin in round three and Jeremiah Wells submitted Myktybek Orolbai, also in round three. Chidi Njokuani closed out the preliminary card with a unanimous decision over Joel Alvarez.
The site keeps a fighter profile database that helps place several of these names within their careers, and all content dedicated to the organization is gathered in the UFC section.
What the Night Leaves Open
Neither champion had a next opponent named by the end of the night. Two unanimous decisions in title fights create no immediate controversy, but they do not settle either division either.
FAQ
Who won at UFC 330?
In the main event, Islam Makhachev beat Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision after five rounds and retained his welterweight title. In the co-main event, Mackenzie Dern beat Gillian Robertson, also by unanimous decision over five rounds, and retained her women’s strawweight title. Both reigning champions left the night still champions.
Where and when was UFC 330 held?
The event took place at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card began Saturday evening, August 15, 2026, local time (Eastern), which falls on the night of August 15 into August 16 in Central Europe. That is why some sources date the event to the 15th and others to the 16th.
Was there an upset at UFC 330?
Yes. Dustin Stoltzfus submitted Mansur Abdul-Malik in round two, at 4 minutes 25 seconds, after opening as a heavy underdog on the UFC’s own odds. Esteban Ribovics also stopped Edson Barboza in round two, and Tresean Gore beat Vicente Luque on the scorecards, two more results that went against the odds.
How many fights ended before the final bell?
Eight of the card’s twelve fights did not reach the judges’ scorecards. Five ended by KO or TKO, and three by submission. The remaining four went the distance, including both title fights, which each lasted five rounds.
Conclusion
UFC 330 did not change the hierarchy in either division involved: both belts stay with their holders. The night will mainly be remembered for Dustin Stoltzfus’s submission win over a heavily favored opponent, and for a card in which more than half the fights ended before time. Who gets named as the next challenger for each champion remains to be seen.
