Islam Makhachev Promises to Finish Ian Garry and Predicts Domination at UFC 330

Makhachev celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Islam Makhachev has added even more fuel to the fire in the duel against Ian Garry ahead of UFC 330. On August 15th, in Philadelphia, the welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg) will face the Irishman in a fight that could see the Russian surpass one of the greatest records in UFC history. In the final stretch of promoting the event, the athlete took the opportunity to reinforce his confidence and project a dominant confrontation against the challenger.

During the countdown, the official program of the organization that promotes numbered events, the Russian made it clear that he sees the fight as an opportunity to continue building his legacy. In addition to acknowledging Garry's ambition to win his first career belt, Makhachev highlighted his confidence in his experience and technical mastery to emerge victorious.

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“I need to beat Ian Garry to break Anderson Silva ’s record , and I’m not going to stop at 17. He’s hungry and wants to become UFC champion. But I have experience everywhere because I’m the best fighter in the world. I’m going to prove it in Philadelphia. I’m going to pressure him, immobilize him, tire him out, and submit him. At UFC 330 I’m going to beat Ian Garry in three rounds,” stated Islam Makhachev.

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With 16 consecutive UFC wins, Makhachev seeks to extend his legacy and get even closer to the organization's record for consecutive victories. On the other side, Ian Garry arrives riding high after wins over Carlos Prates and Belal Muhammad for the biggest challenge of his career, trying to surprise the champion and win his first title in the organization.

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Russia vs. Ireland reignites historic rivalry in the UFC.

Khabib Nurmagomedov (left) faces Conor McGregor (right). Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC.

UFC 330 will feature a main event: the welterweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry . Beyond the title bout, the fight also revives a rivalry that marked one of the most emblematic periods in the organization's recent history: Russia versus Ireland.

A disciple of Khabib Nurmagomedov and the leading representative of the Dagestani fighting school today, Makhachev carries on the legacy left by the former undefeated lightweight champion. On the other side, Garry emerges as the main Irish star of the new generation and seeks to repeat the prominence that Conor McGregor brought to the country during his meteoric rise in the event.

Although lacking the personal rivalry that marked the historic confrontation between Khabib and McGregor, the duel puts Russia and Ireland back in the spotlight of the UFC. This time, in addition to national pride, the welterweight title and a prominent position at the highest level of the sport will be at stake.