Ian Machado Garry aims for title reign against Islam Makhachev at UFC 330
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:40 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Ian Machado Garry challenges welterweight champion Islam Makhachev in the UFC 330 main event at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. The fight is set to take place on August 14. Garry expressed his desire to establish himself among MMA greats with long title reigns, emphasizing that double champions are now considered less special. He aims to defeat all top contenders in his division to cement his legacy.
- •Ian Machado Garry fights Islam Makhachev at UFC 330.
- •Event occurs on August 14 in Philadelphia.
- •Garry aims for long title reign, citing historical champions.
- •Makhachev is a two-division champion with significant records.
- •Garry has previously defeated notable opponents like Belal Muhammad.
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Ian Machado Garry eyes long title reign as double champs are 'less special now'
"Ian Machado Garry wants to cement his greatness the old-school way.
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