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Ian Machado Garry prepares for title shot against Islam Makhachev

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Ian Machado Garry prepares for title shot against Islam Makhachev
Summary

Ian Machado Garry is set to face Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title at UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia. Garry attributes his rise in the UFC to a switch to a vegan diet five years ago, which has improved his health and performance. He encountered health struggles earlier in his career linked to weight cutting but has since won nine of his last ten fights, positioning him for this title opportunity. Garry hopes to become the first Irish champion in the UFC since Conor McGregor.

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  • •Garry credits vegan diet for improved health and fight performance.
  • •He has won nine of his last ten bouts leading to the title shot.
  • •UFC 330 is scheduled for August 15 in Philadelphia.
  • •Garry aims to dethrone Makhachev and win the welterweight title.
  • •He discusses broader impacts of diet on health, animal welfare, and the environment.
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  • 8:02 AMYahoo Sports — How vegan diet changed course of Machado Garry's career
  • 8:01 AMBBC Sport — How vegan diet changed course of Machado Garry's career
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Ian Machado Garry explains how switching to a plant-based diet helped him earn a welterweight title shot against Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on 15 August.

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Ian Machado Garry explains how switching to a plant-based diet helped him earn a welterweight title shot against Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on 15 August.

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