UFC 330 Payouts – How much will Islam Makhachev, Ian Machado Gary & others get paid? Reported & estimated salaries
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Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry headline UFC 330 this weekend.
The UFC returns to Philadelphia for the fourth time in franchise history, with UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry taking place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The pay-per-view is topped by a welterweight title fight between reigning champion Islam Makhachev, the sport’s reigning pound-for-pound king, and top Irish contender Ian Machado Garry, who enters as a significant betting underdog.
A women’s strawweight title fight between champion Mackenzie Dern and challenger Gillian Robertson rounds out the co-main event slot.
Makhachev is coming off arguably the biggest win of his career, having moved up from lightweight to dethrone Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 last November and become just the 11th fighter in UFC history to win titles in two divisions.
Garry, meanwhile, is looking to continue his climb up the 170-pound ranks after picking up statement wins over the last two years, apart from a short-notice loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov.
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When does UFC 330 start?
| Event | Time (ET) | Time (BST) | Time (IST) | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | 5:30 PM | 10:30 PM | 3:00 AM (Sun) | 7:30 AM (Sun) |
| Main Card | 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM (Sun) | 6:30 AM (Sun) | 11:00 AM (Sun) |
Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry’s estimated payout
Islam Makhachev has firmly cemented himself among the UFC’s biggest earners, currently sitting inside the top 10 highest-paid fighters in company history with career earnings north of $12 million.
His disclosed base purses have historically undersold his real earning power — at UFC 311 his reported show money was just $250,000, yet once bonuses and pay-per-view points were factored in, his total reportedly climbed past $1.8 million.
That trend reached new heights at UFC 322, where Makhachev’s move up to welterweight to dethrone Jack Della Maddalena reportedly banked him around $3.3 million, split between an $800,000 show fee and roughly $2.5 million in PPV revenue.
For his first title defense at UFC 330, Makhachev’s guaranteed base is projected in the $1 million-$1.5 million range, with total earnings potentially climbing toward or beyond $3 million depending on PPV performance and any discretionary bonuses.
Ian Machado Garry has seen his earning power rise steadily alongside his win streak. His highest career payday came from his short-notice loss over Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310, where his total earnings reportedly touched around $1 million once bonuses and compliance pay were included.
For his first UFC title shot, Garry’s estimated base purse is projected at $500,000, with total earnings potentially rising as high as $1.8 million depending on performance bonuses and PPV shares.
Mackenzie Dern and Gillian Robertson’s estimated payout
The co-main event also carries significant stakes for both women’s strawweight competitors. Mackenzie Dern’s biggest career payday came at UFC 321, where she reportedly earned around $682,000 for defeating Virna Jandiroba to capture the vacant title.
For her first defense at UFC 330, Dern’s estimated base pay is projected at $150,000, with total earnings potentially climbing to around $300,000 with bonuses factored in.
Gillian Robertson, a veteran of the division with a decade-long UFC tenure, has an estimated career total near $1 million, with one of her bigger paydays coming from a bonus-boosted win over Sarah Frota that reportedly banked her around $50,000.
Her base pay for this title shot is projected at approximately $75,000, with the opportunity to significantly boost that total given the magnitude of the fight.
UFC 330: Other fighters’ estimated payouts
Edson Barboza, one of the most veteran names on the card, has continued to command solid purses deep into his career. His most recent disclosed paydays have landed in the $250,000-$470,000 range depending on bonus outcomes, and a similar bracket is expected for his main card appearance at UFC 330.
Jalin Turner, back in action on the lightweight portion of the card, has seen his base pay hover in the $70,000-$100,000 range across recent outings, with total payouts climbing higher when performance or Fight of the Night bonuses are included.
Mansur Abdul-Malik and Charles Johnson, both building their standing on the roster, are expected to earn more modest undercard purses, typically in the $30,000-$80,000 range depending on their win-loss record and tenure with the promotion.
UFC 330 fighters’ estimated payouts
| Fighter | Reported / Estimated Payout |
|---|---|
| Islam Makhachev | $1,000,000 – $3,000,000 |
| Ian Machado Garry | $500,000 – $1,800,000 |
| Mackenzie Dern | $150,000 – $300,000 |
| Gillian Robertson | $75,000 – $150,000 |
| Edson Barboza | $250,000 – $470,000 |
| Jalin Turner | $70,000 – $150,000 |
| Mansur Abdul-Malik | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| Charles Johnson | $30,000 – $80,000 |
Note: All figures below are analyst projections based on prior UFC compensation data. The UFC has not officially disclosed individual purses for UFC 330.
When is UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry?
UFC 330 takes place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fans in India and Australia can catch the event in the early-to-late morning hours of Sunday, August 16, local time.
What time does the UFC 330 main card start?
The main card begins at 9:00 PM ET in the United States, 2:00 AM BST in the UK, 6:30 AM IST in India, and 11:00 AM AEST in Australia (Sunday, August 16).
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