Chris Weidman advises Ian Machado Garry on title shot strategy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:32 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Ian Machado Garry faces Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title at UFC 330 on August 13, 2026. Chris Weidman suggests that Garry must frustrate Makhachev to succeed, particularly avoiding grappling exchanges where Makhachev has an advantage. Weidman anticipates that if Garry can keep his distance and weather the early chaos, he may create openings. However, he predicts Makhachev will ultimately retain the title through submission.
- •Ian Machado Garry challenges Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 in Philadelphia.
- •Chris Weidman believes Garry must frustrate Makhachev to secure victory.
- •Weidman warns that Makhachev has the advantage in grappling.
- •The fight is set for August 13, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
- 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Weidman: 'Ian Machado Garry needs to frustrate Islam Makhachev'
"Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman weighed in on the UFC 330 main event welterweight title bout.
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