Islam Makhachev and Machado Garry (Image Via Getty)UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev is set to defend his championship for the first time at UFC 330. He will face rising Irish contender Ian Machado Garry in the main event on August 15 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.The card also features a major women’s strawweight title fight. Champion Mackenzie Dern will face Gillian Robertson in the co-main event. UFC 330 could prove to be a highly lucrative event for its four biggest stars. Makhachev is expected to lead the way financially, while Garry, Dern and Robertson could all record major career paydays.UFC 330 purses and payouts for Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado GarryIslam Makhachev is expected to be the highest-paid fighter on the UFC 330 card. The Dagestani star has become one of the promotion’s biggest names and is now looking to strengthen his legacy in a new division.Makhachev moved up to welterweight and captured the title by defeating Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322. According to GiveMeSport, the former lightweight champion earned more than $3.3 million for that championship fight.His UFC 330 earnings could be even higher. Makhachev is entering the event as the reigning welterweight champion and is making the first defence of his belt. He is therefore expected to have negotiated a significant increase in his compensation. Notably, The UFC does not officially reveal most fighter purses, so the figures reported for UFC 330 are estimates based on previous earnings, contracts and industry reports.Meanwhile, Ian Machado Garry is also heading into the biggest fight of his career. The Irishman will challenge for UFC gold for the first time.Garry has already seen his earnings increase as he has climbed the welterweight rankings. Total Pro Sports reported that he earned approximately $471,000 for his victory over Belal Muhammad at UFC Fight Night 265 back in 2025.His UFC 330 payout is expected to be around that level or potentially higher. The title opportunity gives Garry another chance to increase his earnings and profile.UFC 330 purses and payouts for Mackenzie Dern and Gillian RobertsonThe UFC 330 co-main event features Mackenzie Dern defending her women’s strawweight title against Gillian Robertson.Dern won the championship by defeating Virna Jandiroba at UFC 321. She reportedly earned approximately $682,000 for that title-winning performance. Her UFC 330 purse is expected to exceed that figure now that she enters the cage as champion.Robertson is also expected to receive one of the biggest paydays of her career. According to Ultimate Fighting Calendar, her usual earnings have been estimated at between $130,000 and slightly above $200,000 per fight.Her biggest reported payday came against Amanda Lemos in March 2026. Robertson reportedly earned around $211,000 for that contest.The upcoming title fight represents a major opportunity for Robertson. She is challenging for UFC gold for the first time and is expected to receive a career-high purse.The exact figures, however, will only become clearer if official compensation information or reliable post-event reports are released officially by UFC or the UFC president Dana White.