{"id":48298,"date":"2026-08-16T08:01:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T03:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=48298"},"modified":"2026-08-16T08:01:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T03:01:21","slug":"how-to-watch-makhachev-vs-machado-garry-live-online-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=48298","title":{"rendered":"How to Watch Makhachev vs Machado Garry Live Online Free"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"pmc-ecomm-disclaimer\">\n\tIf you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAfter Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor in a TKO in less than 70 second during <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2026\/shopping\/news\/watch-ufc-329-conor-mcgregor-vs-holloway-2-live-online-free-1236804599\/\">UFC 329<\/a> in July, the Ultimate Fighting Championship travels from Las Vegas to Philadelphia for <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/pmc_0aaa4_variety?q=https%3A%2F%2Fparamountplus.qflm.net%2Fc%2F256585%2F175360%2F3065%3FsubId1%3DVR--%26sharedId%3DVR%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.paramountplus.com%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fvariety.com%2F2026%2Fshopping%2Fnews%2Fhow-to-watch-ufc-330-makhachev-vs-machado-garry-live-online-free-1236833641%2F&amp;ref=pmcTrackonomicsReferrer&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">UFC 330<\/a>. For the main event, Russian Islam Makhachev (28-1-0) defends his welterweight title belt against Irish fighter Ian Machado Garry (17-1-0) in a marquee match. It\u2019s scheduled for five rounds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tOn Saturday, Aug. 15, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/pmc_0aaa4_variety?q=https%3A%2F%2Fparamountplus.qflm.net%2Fc%2F256585%2F175360%2F3065%3FsubId1%3DVR--%26sharedId%3DVR%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.paramountplus.com%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fvariety.com%2F2026%2Fshopping%2Fnews%2Fhow-to-watch-ufc-330-makhachev-vs-machado-garry-live-online-free-1236833641%2F&amp;ref=pmcTrackonomicsReferrer&amp;event_type=click\">UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry<\/a> takes place at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. ET\/2:30 p.m. PT, while the main card is set to begin at 9 p.m. ET\/6 p.m. PT.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tWhile he\u2019s been a champion for nine months, Islam Makhachev is considered the heavy favorite to defend the belt. However, Ian Machado Garry is also considered Makhachev\u2019s toughest opponent during his championship era, so there could be an opportunity for an upset.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAnd since <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/ufc\/\" id=\"auto-tag_ufc\" data-tag=\"ufc\">UFC<\/a> 330 is a high profile event, it\u2019s likely the <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/mma\/\" id=\"auto-tag_mma\" data-tag=\"mma\">MMA<\/a> event may feature a few of celebrities in attendance, such as Shane Gillis, Kevin Hart, Rob McElhenney and others.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tMeanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2026\/tv\/news\/mcgregor-holloway-fight-ratings-ufc-1236812638\/\">UFC 329 drew in more than 6.5 million viewers<\/a> to watch the return of Conor McGregor to the octagon, but it\u2019s likely UFC 330 may bring in as many eyeballs \u2014 especially with Makhachev defending his UFC Legacy Championship Belt.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading larva \/\/   lrv-a-font-primary-xl   lrv-u-text-align-left\">\n\t\tHow to Watch UFC 330 Online for Free\t<\/h2>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe event is available to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/pmc_0aaa4_variety?q=https%3A%2F%2Fparamountplus.qflm.net%2Fc%2F256585%2F175360%2F3065%3FsubId1%3DVR--%26sharedId%3DVR%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.paramountplus.com%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fvariety.com%2F2026%2Fshopping%2Fnews%2Fhow-to-watch-ufc-330-makhachev-vs-machado-garry-live-online-free-1236833641%2F&amp;ref=pmcTrackonomicsReferrer&amp;event_type=click\">livestream on Paramount+<\/a>. UFC 330 is not a pay-per-view (PPV) livestream. 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Right now, you can <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/pmc_0aaa4_variety?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgoto.walmart.com%2Fc%2F256585%2F565706%2F9383%3Fveh%3Daff%26sourceid%3Dimp_000011112222333344%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.walmart.com%252Fplus%26subId1%3DVR%26sharedId%3DVR&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fvariety.com%2F2026%2Fshopping%2Fnews%2Fhow-to-watch-ufc-330-makhachev-vs-machado-garry-live-online-free-1236833641%2F&amp;ref=pmcTrackonomicsReferrer&amp;event_type=click\">sign up for a 30-day trial for Walmart+ for just $1<\/a>. 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Learn more about <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/pmc_0aaa4_variety?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgoto.walmart.com%2Fc%2F256585%2F565706%2F9383%3Fveh%3Daff%26sourceid%3Dimp_000011112222333344%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.walmart.com%252Fplus%26subId1%3DVR%26sharedId%3DVR&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fvariety.com%2F2026%2Fshopping%2Fnews%2Fhow-to-watch-ufc-330-makhachev-vs-machado-garry-live-online-free-1236833641%2F&amp;ref=pmcTrackonomicsReferrer&amp;event_type=click\">what Walmart+ can offer you here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tNo matter which <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/pmc_0aaa4_variety?q=https%3A%2F%2Fparamountplus.qflm.net%2Fc%2F256585%2F175360%2F3065%3FsubId1%3DVR--%26sharedId%3DVR%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.paramountplus.com%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fvariety.com%2F2026%2Fshopping%2Fnews%2Fhow-to-watch-ufc-330-makhachev-vs-machado-garry-live-online-free-1236833641%2F&amp;ref=pmcTrackonomicsReferrer&amp;event_type=click\">Paramount+ plan you pick<\/a>, you\u2019ll have access to UFC 330 at no additional cost.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-card \/\/ u-border-dotted-top u-margin-lr-00@tablet lrv-u-margin-lr-1 lrv-u-margin-lr-00@mobile-max is-style-center u-border-t-1\" id=\"product_1236365124\">\n<div class=\"product-card-inner-wrapper \/\/ lrv-u-padding-t-2 lrv-u-text-align-center\">\n<div class=\"product-card-image-wrapper \/\/ lrv-u-position-relative\">\n<div class=\"c-lazy-image  \">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/pmc_0aaa4_variety?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jdoqocy.com%2Fclick-8134669-15210722%3Fsid%3DVR%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.directv.com%252Faffiliates%252Fstream&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fvariety.com%2F2026%2Fshopping%2Fnews%2Fhow-to-watch-ufc-330-makhachev-vs-machado-garry-live-online-free-1236833641%2F&amp;ref=pmcTrackonomicsReferrer&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"c-lazy-image__link lrv-a-unstyle-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-lazy-image__img \" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DIRECTV-Logo-Featured.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"How to sign up and watch DIRECTV online\" srcset=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DIRECTV-Logo-Featured.jpg 1360w, https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DIRECTV-Logo-Featured.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DIRECTV-Logo-Featured.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DIRECTV-Logo-Featured.jpg?resize=1000,667 1000w, https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DIRECTV-Logo-Featured.jpg?resize=910,607 910w, https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DIRECTV-Logo-Featured.jpg?resize=681,454 681w, https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DIRECTV-Logo-Featured.jpg?resize=450,300 450w, https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DIRECTV-Logo-Featured.jpg?resize=250,167 250w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 630px, (min-width: 48rem) 70vw, (max-width: 48rem) calc( 90vw - 2rem )\" height=\"\" width=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div><figcaption class=\"c-figcaption  lrv-u-flex lrv-u-justify-content-start lrv-u-margin-tb-025 lrv-u-color-grey lrv-u-font-size-12 u-line-height-133 lrv-u-font-family-secondary\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"\">DirecTV<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/pmc_0aaa4_variety?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tkqlhce.com%2Fclick-8134669-15210722%3Fsid%3DVR%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.directv.com%252Faffiliates%252Fstream&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fvariety.com%2F2026%2Fshopping%2Fnews%2Fhow-to-watch-ufc-330-makhachev-vs-machado-garry-live-online-free-1236833641%2F&amp;ref=pmcTrackonomicsReferrer&amp;event_type=click\">DirecTV\u2019s \u201cPremier\u201d Package<\/a> is one of the best ways for cord-cutters to access live TV, <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/sports\/\" id=\"auto-tag_sports\" data-tag=\"sports\">sports<\/a> and other popular streaming services. Priced at $129.99 for the first month of service ($169.99\/month afterward), you get access to more than 185 channels, as well as access to Paramount+ for UFC 330. If you don\u2019t want to commit, you can get a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/pmc_0aaa4_variety?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jdoqocy.com%2Fclick-8134669-15210722%3Fsid%3DVR%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.directv.com%252Faffiliates%252Fstream&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fvariety.com%2F2026%2Fshopping%2Fnews%2Fhow-to-watch-ufc-330-makhachev-vs-machado-garry-live-online-free-1236833641%2F&amp;ref=pmcTrackonomicsReferrer&amp;event_type=click\">five-day free trial to DirecTV here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong>Main Card,<\/strong>\u00a09 p.m. ET\/6 p.m. PT<\/p>\n<div class=\"container \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Welterweight: Islam Makhachev (champion) vs. Ian Machado Garry \u2014 Main Event, Title Fight<\/li>\n<li>Women\u2019s Strawweight: Mackenzie Dern (champion) vs. Gillian Robertson \u2014 Title Fight<\/li>\n<li>Middleweight: Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Dustin Stoltzfus<\/li>\n<li>Lightweight: Edson Barboza vs. Esteban Ribovics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong>Prelims,<\/strong>\u00a07 p.m. ET\/4 p.m. PT<\/p>\n<div class=\"container \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Welterweight: Chidi Njokuani vs. Joel \u00c1lvarez<\/li>\n<li>Lightweight: Jalin Turner vs. Kau\u00ea Fernandes<\/li>\n<li>Middleweight: Donte Johnson vs. Eric McConico<\/li>\n<li>Middleweight: Vicente Luque vs. Tresean Gore<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong>Early Prelims,<\/strong>\u00a05:30 p.m. ET\/2:30 p.m. PT<\/p>\n<div class=\"container \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Light Heavyweight: Rafael Tobias vs. Lucas Fernando<\/li>\n<li>Welterweight: Neil Magny vs. Ramiz Brahimaj<\/li>\n<li>Welterweight: Jeremiah Wells vs. Myktybek Orolbai<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. After Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor in a TKO in less than 70 second during UFC 329 in July, the Ultimate Fighting Championship travels from Las Vegas to Philadelphia for UFC 330. 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