Islam Makhachev vs Ian Machado Garry for UFC 330; Two Title Fights for Philadelphia; Garry Signs with Eddie Hearn
Key Questions
What title fight did Dana White announce for UFC 330?
Dana White announced Islam Makhachev vs Ian Machado Garry for the welterweight title at UFC 330.
Which other title fight is scheduled for Philadelphia?
Mackenzie Dern vs Amanda Lemos Robertson for the strawweight title was also announced.
Who signed Ian Garry recently?
Eddie Hearn signed Ian Garry to a promotional deal outside the UFC.
What are the betting odds for Makhachev vs Garry?
Betting odds heavily favor Makhachev to defeat Garry at UFC 330.
How does Ian Garry compare the fight to past bouts?
Garry likened the matchup to Conor McGregor's KO of Jose Aldo and called Makhachev his toughest challenge.
What did Cain Velasquez say about Makhachev?
Cain Velasquez publicly endorsed Makhachev ahead of the Garry fight.
What is Makhachev's stated game plan?
Makhachev plans to cut off the cage, force grappling exchanges, and dismisses any intel from Charles Oliveira.
Why was a flyweight bout removed from UFC 330?
The Blanchfield vs Jasudavicius flyweight contender fight was pulled due to injury.
Dana White announced Makhachev vs Garry for welterweight title at UFC 330, plus Dern vs Robertson for strawweight title. Eddie Hearn signed Garry. Betting odds favor Makhachev. Ian Garry compares the fight to Conor McGregor's KO of Jose Aldo. Makhachev's 16-fight win streak ties Anderson Silva's record. Michael Morales confirmed as backup; his social media hint about an Aug 15 fight was misinterpreted (no fight scheduled); Geoff Neal out of UFC 330, Chidi Njokuani seeks new opponent. Recent fighter predictions: Chris Weidman says Garry will be 'sh*tting his pants', Jorge Masvidal hopes Makhachev 'manhandles' him, Dustin Poirier says Garry can't just run and needs a finish.