Ian Machado Garry Aims to End Islam Makhachev's Title Reign at UFC 330
Ian Machado Garry is preparing to challenge Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title at UFC 330, scheduled for next Saturday in Philadelphia. Garry aims to shorten Makhachev's title reign, which began after he defeated Jack Della Maddalena nine months ago.
Garry's path to this title shot included victories over Carlos Prates and Belal Muhammad in 2025, following his first career loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov in 2024. He is determined to overcome Makhachev, an elite grappler, and has expressed his aggressive intentions for the fight.
UFC 330 will feature two championship bouts, including Mackenzie Dern defending her strawweight title against Gillian Robertson, alongside the main event of Garry versus Makhachev.