Ian Machado Garry faces Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Ian Machado Garry (17-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) is set to challenge welterweight champion Islam Makhachev (28-1 MMA, 17-1 UFC) in the main event of UFC 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Saturday. Despite criticism and a mixed reception from fans during fight week, Jon Anik expressed that Garry is underappreciated, focusing on his skills and dedication. Garry aims to become only the second Irish UFC champion and to end Makhachev's historic 16-fight winning streak in the octagon.
- •Ian Machado Garry fights Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on Saturday.
- •Garry has received criticism from fans during fight week.
- •Jon Anik highlighted Garry's dedication and competitive nature.
- •Garry seeks to be the second Irish UFC champion.
- •Makhachev is on a 16-fight winning streak.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Jon Anik: Ian Machado Garry 'under appreciated by every pocket of this fanbase'
"Jon Anik thinks Ian Machado Garry gets too much unwarranted disrespect.
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