Ian Machado Garry discusses admiration for Islam Makhachev ahead of UFC 330
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:27 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Ian Machado Garry holds Islam Makhachev in high regard, emphasizing his desire to compete against the best in the sport. Garry, preparing for his fight at UFC 330, has a 10-1 record, signaling his readiness for this challenge. His admiration for Makhachev is part of his larger goal to become UFC welterweight champion. Garry's matchup with Makhachev is one of the key fights to watch in the lead-up to the event.
- •Garry aims to become UFC welterweight champion
- •He has a 10-1 record in the octagon
- •Makhachev is considered one of the best in MMA
- •UFC 330 is scheduled for later this month
- •Garry's fight is highly anticipated in the MMA community
- 8:27 AMYahoo Sports — Ian Machado Garry is not your typical UFC fighter – and that’s why fans can’t stand him
- 5:38 AMYahoo Sports — Ian Machado Garry Breaks Down Islam Makhachev UFC 330 Fight
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Ian Machado Garry explains why Islam Makhachev is the perfect UFC title fight
- 1:00 PMMMA Fighting — Ian Machado Garry explains why he puts Islam Makhachev on a ‘pedestal’ ahead of UFC 330 showdown - MMA Fighting
"Ian Machado Garry broke down his upcoming main event at UFC 330 against UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev.Machado Garry is 10-1 overall in the UFC, and he gets the biggest opportunity of his MMA career to date on Saturday when he takes on Makhachev, the No. 1-ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the sport today. Should Machado […] The post Ian Machado Garry Breaks Down Islam Makhachev UFC 330 Fight appeared first on HEAVY.
"Comment: If the Irishman beats Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title at UFC 330, he will be one of the most-divisive champions in MMA history... but why?
"Ian Machado Garry holds Islam Makhachev in very high esteem for the simple fact that he wants to beat the best in the world to become champion.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 8:27 AMIan Machado Garry is not your typical UFC fighter – and that’s why fans can’t stand him
Comment: If the Irishman beats Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title at UFC 330, he will be one of the most-divisive champions in MMA history... but why?
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 5:38 AMIan Machado Garry Breaks Down Islam Makhachev UFC 330 Fight
Ian Machado Garry broke down his upcoming main event at UFC 330 against UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev.Machado Garry is 10-1 overall in the UFC, and he gets the biggest opportunity of his MMA career to date on Saturday when he takes on Makhachev, the No. 1-ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the sport today. Should Machado […] The post Ian Machado Garry Breaks Down Islam Makhachev UFC 330 Fight appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 6:40 PMIan Machado Garry explains why Islam Makhachev is the perfect UFC title fight
Ian Machado Garry wouldn't have it any other way at UFC 330 than to be facing Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title.
- MMA FightingAug 10, 2026, 1:00 PMIan Machado Garry explains why he puts Islam Makhachev on a ‘pedestal’ ahead of UFC 330 showdown - MMA Fighting
Ian Machado Garry holds Islam Makhachev in very high esteem for the simple fact that he wants to beat the best in the world to become champion.
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