The Final Combating Championship has formally introduced Islam Makhachev’s subsequent struggle.
Makhachev moved as much as welterweight final 12 months after efficiently defending his light-weight belt 4 instances. On his 170-pound debut at UFC 322, he dethroned Jack Della Maddalena with ease, joined the checklist of two-division UFC champions, and likewise recaptured the pound-for-pound throne.
These days, there were rumours that he could possibly be taking up Michael Morales. Nevertheless, the UFC had different plans.
Islam Makhachev will lock horns with Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia, as introduced by Dana White on The Pat McAfee Present.
Take a look at the official announcement under:
The UFC 330 bout shall be Islam Makhachev’s first try at defending his welterweight crown
No.1 UFC 170-pound contender Ian Machado Garry is presently using a two-fight win streak. The short-notice danger taker defeated Carlos Prates and Belal Muhammad final 12 months, after which he known as out the Dagestani wrestling maestro.
Garry additionally went to Georgia to sharpen his wrestling expertise, which might assist him put together for the Makhachev bout.
Over the previous few months, “The Future” has been calling out the 34-year-old champ nonstop. The Irishman was bored with inactivity, however now, he’ll lastly get what he desires and rightfully deserves.
Islam Makhachev initially wished to struggle the legendary Kamaru Usman subsequent. However now, Usman is rumoured to face Dricus du Plessis in July.
The 2-division UFC champion had additionally proven curiosity in preventing the undefeated welterweight contender Michael Morales, who has additionally been calling out the previous fairly often.
However now the stage is set for Garry to show if his coaching camp in Georgia has given him the instruments wanted to dethrone Makhachev.
Ian Machado Garry enters the bout with knowledgeable file of 17-1. His solely loss got here in 2024 through unanimous determination when he locked horns with former coaching associate Shavkat Rakhmonov on quick discover at UFC 310.
Islam Makhachev, however, enters UFC 330 boasting a pro-record of 28-1. The reigning welterweight champ and former light-weight titleholder is using a 16-fight win streak. His solely profession loss got here in 2015, when he bought knocked out by Adriano Martins.
