Paramount+ Presents Action-Packed Week Ahead of UFC(R) 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry on Saturday, August 15th with Season 10 Premiere of Dana White's Contender Series on August 11

THIS IS UFC: MAKHACHEV vs. MACHADO GARRY Premieres Friday, August 14th on CBS and Available Next-Day on Paramount+

August 10, 2026 - Beginning Tuesday, August 11, Paramount+ will present a series premiere and a one-hour special in advance of UFC(R) 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry on Saturday, featuring two world title fights from Philadelphia.The Season 10 premiere of Dana White's Contender Series streams exclusively on Paramount+ on Tuesday, August 11th and THIS IS UFC: MAKHACHEV vs. MACHADO GARRY, a one-hour primetime special, on CBS and available next-day on Paramount+. The primetime special will provide unprecedented access to UFC fans ahead of the anticipated numbered event. Highlights for each programming event include:

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11

Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 Premiere | Exclusively on Paramount+

The iconic talent-discovery series returns for its historic 10th season. The first of 10 Tuesday-night episodes kicks off at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, with all five bouts streaming exclusively on Paramount+.

First debuting in 2017, the brainchild of UFC President and CEO Dana White has resulted in over 300 total contracts from its first nine seasons and Dana White's Contender Series: Brazil - including four UFC champions in Sean O'Malley, Jamahal Hill, Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Ulberg. Other notable alumni include top-ranked UFC contenders and stars such as Lone'er Kavanagh, Kevin Vallejos, Jacobe Smith, David Martinez, Ateba Gautier, Quillan Salkilld, Payton Talbott, Jean Silva, Carlos Prates, Josh Hokit, Mauricio Ruffy, Kevin Holland, Caio Borralho, Brendan Allen and Joe Pyfer.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14

THIS IS UFC: MAKHACHEV vs MACHADO GARRY | Primetime Special on CBS

The one-hour primetime special offers fans an exclusive final look ahead of UFC(R) 330, featuring weigh-in footage from the main and co-main events, star-studded interviews and last-minute storylines to spotlight before Saturday night's event. Hosted by Kate Scott, with reporter Megan Olivi, alongside analysts Daniel Cormier, Paul Felder, and Chris Weidman, the primetime special takes place at 8 p.m. ET/PT, setting the stage for Saturday's UFC(R) 330 main event.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15

UFC(R) 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry | Exclusively on Paramount+

Two championship bouts headline one of the biggest cards of the summer as UFC returns to Philadelphia for the first time since 2019, live from Xfinity Mobile Arena.

· Main event: UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev (28-1) defends his title against No. 1 contender Ian Machado Garry (17-1).

· Co-main event: UFC women's strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern (16-5) makes her first title defense against No. 5 contender Gillian Robertson (17-8).

· A complete fight card can be found here.

Early Prelims: 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT

Prelims: 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT

Main Card: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

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About UFC(R)

UFC(R) is the world's premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, with more than 700 million fans and approximately 363 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world, while distributing programming to an estimated 1 billion broadcast and digital households across 210 countries and territories. UFC's athlete roster features the world's best MMA athletes, representing more than 75 countries. The organization's digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS(R), one of the world's leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok.