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Ian Garry explains how beating Islam Makhachev would change his legacy
Published
3 weeks agoon
Garry believes defeating
Ultimate Fighting Championship titleholder Islam
Makhachev at UFC
330 would make his greatness “undeniable.”
The Irish welterweight challenges Makhachev for the 170-pound title
in the UFC 330 headliner on Aug. 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in
Philadelphia. Considering the Dagestani champion's accolades,
taking the title off him is a monumental feat, according to
Garry.
Ian Garry views UFC 330 clash with Islam Makhachev as a
career-defining fight
Ahead of their fight, Garry acknowledged the magnitude of the
challenge, calling Makhachev the best fighter in mixed martial arts
today.
“I know how good Islam Makhachev is,†Garry told High Performance.
“I know how talented he is. He's 29-1 in the sport. He's a
two-weight division champion. He's the most successful lightweight
champion of all time and had the most lightweight defenses of all
time. He is the current welterweight champion of the world. He came
up a division and won the title. He is tied for the longest active
win streak in UFC history, and if he wins his next fight against
me, he will break the record for the longest consecutive wins.â€
Despite his appreciation for Makhachev’s accomplishments and
skills, Garry remains confident that his own arsenal is enough to
dethrone the champion. “The Future” claims a victory over Makhachev
would remove any remaining questions about his standing in the
sport.
“When I beat him, there can be no doubt. When I beat him, it is
undeniable that I am great,†he added.
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Carlos Prates predicts big upset in UFC 330 headliner between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry
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August 10, 2026Carlos Prates believes that Islam Makhachev will be leaving Philadelphia without the UFC Welterweight Championship.
Makhachev's 170-pound gold will be at stake when he collides with Ian Machado Garry in the UFC 330 main event on Saturday. It'll be Garry's first UFC title fight and his first pay-per-view headliner. “The Future†will serve as Makhachev's first welterweight title challenger.
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In a clip posted on UFC's X page, Prates shared his pick for the underdog Garry to pull it off.
“UFC 330, Ian Garry is gonna beat Makhachev by decision,†Prates said. “I don't know if unanimous decision or split decision, but it's gonna be a decision.â€
Prates has shared the Octagon with Garry and he nearly pulled off a come-from-behind victory. The Fighting Nerds standout ended up dropping a unanimous decision, and he actually became quite chummy with “The Future†once their fight wrapped up. Garry has envisioned facing Prates in a rematch with the UFC Welterweight Championship on the line.
In order for Garry to see his vision through, he'll need to become just the second man to defeat Makhachev in pro MMA competition. The reigning 170-pound titleholder hasn't been beaten since suffering an upset knockout loss back in 2015. The hiccup didn't deter Makhachev, who eventually broke the record for the most successful UFC lightweight title defenses before he moved up.
Make sure to stick with BJPenn.com throughout fight week for the latest tidbits leading up to Friday's weigh-ins and fight night.
As we get closer to Saturday's UFC 330 card, what are you expecting in the first few minutes of Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry? Share your thoughts on how things could play out early in the comments below.
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