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Ian Garry prepares for title shot against Islam Makhachev at UFC 330

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:00 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Ian Garry prepares for title shot against Islam Makhachev at UFC 330

Summary

Ian Machado Garry faces Islam Makhachev for the UFC welterweight title at UFC 330 next weekend. Garry boasts a 10-1 record in the UFC and has displayed notable confidence, even hanging an empty frame for the championship belt in his home. Makhachev, the reigning champion, recently moved up to welterweight and remains undefeated for over a decade. Garry's commentary reflects his ambition to upset Makhachev, although analysts favor the champion based on their respective track records. Garry's fight marks his first title shot in the UFC, making it a pivotal moment in his career.

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By the Numbers

•Garry has a 10-1 UFC record heading into UFC 330.
•Makhachev is the reigning welterweight champion, undefeated for over a decade.
•Garry has an empty frame ready for the championship belt at home.
•Analysts are picking Makhachev as the likely winner of the matchup.

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2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Ian Garry Keeping Empty Frame On Wall For UFC Belt

What they're saying

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Ian Machado Garry is as confident as he can be entering his matchup with pound-for-pound king and UFC welterweight champion, Islam Makhachev, next weekend at UFC 330, which is probably why the brash Irishman already has an empty frame hanging on his wall at home for the 170-pound belt. We’re just one week away from […]
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