Fighters on the Rise | UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry

UFC 330, headlined by Makhachev vs Machado Garry, is scheduled for Saturday, August 11, 2026. The event's 'Fighters on the Rise' column, written by E. Spencer Kyte, spotlights three emerging fighters to watch on the card, including lightweight Kaue Fernandes. Fighters previously featured in this recurring series have gone a combined 18-2 over the last seven events and hold a 58-17-1 record for the year.