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Mateusz Gamrot secures new UFC deal before Quillan Salkilld showdown
Mateusz Gamrot (right) has reupped with the UFC. | 📷:
Getty/UFC
Mateusz
Gamrot has extended his stay in the
Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Gamrot recently announced on X that he has signed a new multi-fight
deal with the promotion, ensuring that his tenure will continue
beyond his upcoming main event assignment.
Mateusz Gamrot signs a new UFC contract before facing Quillan
Salkilld in the UFC Fight Night 284 main event.
While he didn't divulge the exact number of bouts on his new deal,
Gamrot is ecstatic to continue fighting in the promotion. The
Polish lightweight claims he's “grateful†for the new contract and
is excited for what lies ahead.
“I've signed a multi-fight deal with UFC! Another step begins in
just two weeks, let's gooo,†Gamrot wrote on X. “I'm grateful to
the UFC for the trust and for recognizing my hard work. Thank you
for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to keep proving
myself on the biggest stage in the world.â€
The new contract comes ahead of Gamrot's Aug. 8 showdown against
rising Australian contender Quillan
Salkilld in the main event of
UFC Fight Night 284 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
Gamrot has established himself as one of the division’s top
contenders during his four-year UFC tenure, compiling notable
victories over Arman
Tsarukyan, Rafael dos
Anjos and Jalin
Turner. His UFC record stands at 9-4.
I've signed a multi deal with UFC! Another
step begins in just two weeks, let's gooo 🚀🚀I'm grateful to the UFC for the trust and for recognizing my hard
work. Thank you for believing in me and giving me the opportunity
to keep proving myself on the biggest stage in the world… pic.twitter.com/MTf4CBByT4— Mateusz
Gamrot (@gamer_mma)
July 23, 2026
MMA
Khabib Nurmagomedov criticizes Islam Makhachev's response to Ian Machado Garry praise at UFC 330 presser
Credit: Mike Roach/Chris Unger/Zuffa LLCUFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov wasn't happy with Islam Makhachev after the UFC 330 pre-fight press conference.
Tensions are ramping up between UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev and top contender Ian Machado Garry just hours before their fight at UFC 330. At Thursday's pre-fight press conference, Makhachev used part of his mic time to say that not many in the UFC organization are fond of Garry or his personality.
Makhachev, the UFC's pound-for-pound king, garnered praise from Garry during the pre-fight press conference. As Makhachev answered a question about Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov's influence, Garry interrupted to say how ‘proud' the late coach would've been of him ahead of UFC 330.
In response, Makhachev told Garry to ‘Shut up' in a tense moment during the presser. Khabib Nurmagomedov, Makhachev's longtime mentor and friend, didn't support his protege's behavior.
Khabib Nurmagomedov scolds Islam Makhachev for presser treatment of Ian Machado Garry
In a recent episode of Anatomy of a Fighter, Nurmagomedov reacted to Makhachev's surprising response to Garry's praise.
Khabib called out Islam Makhachev for telling Ian Garry to “shut up†after Ian had actually shown him respect 😂
“I paid for their English classes for one year. They learned nothing. Ian Garry, who was talking very nicely about him, he said, ‘Shut up.'
Sometimes, when you don't… pic.twitter.com/NYJN8x03IH
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) August 14, 2026
“I told these guys – I paid for their English classes for one year! They learned nothing,†Nurmagomedov said of Makhachev.
“Ian Garry, who was talking very nicely about him, and [Islam] says ‘Shut up'. Be nice, brother. Sometimes, when you don't like somebody, and they give you respect, at least be quiet. Don't say, ‘Shut up.â€
Makhachev seemed to take Nurmagomedov's quip in stride as he finished his final preparations for UFC 330. If he's victorious, Makhachev would eclipse Anderson Silva for the longest winning streak in UFC history.
Makhachev isn't the only fighter who's annoyed with some of Garry's recent interviews. UFC welterweight Uros Medic went off on Garry after the top welterweight contender endorsed universal female leadership.
What is your prediction for Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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Credit: Michelle Farsi/Chris Unger/Zuffa LLCUFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland reignited his bad blood with Ian Machado Garry ahead of UFC 330 this Saturday.
Ian Machado Garry is hours away from the biggest fight of his career against UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev. Makhachev and Garry headline an intriguing card in Philadelphia, featuring a matchup between the pound-for-pound king and a rising star.
Despite his accomplishments inside the Octagon, Garry has become one of the most polarizing figures outside of it in UFC fan circles. Some of his recent media interviews have ruffled some feathers, particularly after his comments about women in leadership roles.
Garry's personality hasn't been well received by some of his fighting colleagues, including Makhachev and UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. At the UFC 330 pre-fight press conference, Makhachev asserted that ‘nobody likes' Garry in the organization.
Strickland has traded barbs with Garry for years, calling the Irish star ‘fake' and shutting down a fight callout. Ahead of UFC 330, Strickland didn't hold back on Garry.
Sean Strickland reignites Ian Machado Garry feud ahead of UFC 330
In a recent tweet, Strickland taunted Garry's response to recent fan criticism ahead of UFC 330.
“Ian Garry. “Im Brazilian nowâ€. “I love my wife's bfâ€. “Women should rule the worldâ€. “I sue people who make fun of a book my wife wroteâ€. Also Garry “why dont people like me,†Strickland said of Garry.
“You're the only bad guy in the UFC who isn't bad, just a cuck.â€
As of this writing, Garry hasn't responded to Strickland.
Garry, who is big for the welterweight division, hasn't ruled out eventually fighting at middleweight during his UFC tenure. If that comes to fruition, don't be surprised if a fight between Garry and Strickland eventually happens.
What is your prediction for Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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