With UFC 330 in the books, attention is already turning to what some are calling the next major event. Early betting lines have been released for UFC 333, which some reports suggest could be taking place in Abu Dhabi. Word is these odds provide a glimpse into the anticipated matchups and the challenges Islam Makhachev might face in his next title defense, keeping the excitement building for future UFC action.
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We summarise the day's news in our own words. Full credit to the outlets below for the original reporting, click through to read their work.
- UFC 333, Islam Makhachev’s next title defense odds revealed (Sherdog)
- Islam Makhachev breaks down Ian Garry’s tricky UFC 330 strategy (Sherdog)
- ‘Losing means nothing’... Ian Machado Garry inspired by Charles Oliveira’s 37-11 record after UFC 330 (Bloody Elbow)
- ‘I’m bulletproof in my mind’: Ian Machado Garry vows to return after UFC 330 loss to Islam Makhachev (The Mac Life)
- Ian Garry confronts Michael Morales at UFC 330: ‘Make sure you back it up’ (Sherdog)
- UFC 330 shatters records in Philadelphia (MMA Weekly)
- Dan Hardy Thinks Ian Garry’s Friendliness With Islam Makhachev Was “Performative” (LowKick MMA)
- UFC 333, Islam Makhachev’s next title defense odds revealed (Yahoo Sports)
- Dana White Reacts to Islam Makhachev’s UFC Win Streak Record (Yahoo Sports)
- UFC 330 Bonuses: 39-second knockout banked big (MMA Weekly)
- Neil Magny closes in on Jim Miller’s all-time UFC wins record (Sherdog)
- Ian Machado Garry releases statement following UFC 330 loss to Islam Makhachev (MMA Weekly)
- Cris Cyborg Says Women’s MMA Doubters Still Drive Her Before PFL Tampa Farewell Fight (MiddleEasy)
Split from that day's roundup, so the sources listed are the full set behind the whole edition rather than this story alone.
This story ran in the August 17, 2026 edition of the daily show.