Ian Garry praises Islam Makhachev after title fight defeat at UFC 330
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:48 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Ian Garry lost to Islam Makhachev in the UFC 330 main event at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. The judges scored the bout in favor of Makhachev, who retained the welterweight title. In his post-fight remarks, Garry expressed respect for Makhachev's achievements and acknowledged that he believed he performed better despite the outcome. Garry remains focused on his career future, crediting his team and family for their support leading up to the fight.
- •Ian Garry lost to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330.
- •Makhachev retained the welterweight title on all judges' scorecards.
- •Garry feels he performed better despite the loss.
- •Post-fight, Garry praised Makhachev's achievements at welterweight.
- •Garry intends to keep pushing forward in his career.
- 5:48 AMYahoo Sports — Ian Garry praises Islam Makhachev, but stands by one bold claim
"Ian Garry fell short in his maiden title bid in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, but he made no excuses for the loss.
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