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Shavkat Rakhmonov reveals he fought Ian Garry with a badly injured knee and wore a knee brace for 21 months, calling the decision a bold but risky move rooted in Kazakh daring and admitting he shouldn’t have fought.
Shavkat Rakhmonov revealed he faced Ian Garry at UFC 310 essentially on one leg due to knee injuries (meniscus and ACL) and9 says he shouldn’t have fought; he joked that a Dagestani fighter like Khabib Nurmagomedov or Islam Makhachev would’ve refused the fight. He won a close decision for the No. 1 contender, but his ongoing knee issues have kept him out longer, and he isn’t sure when he’ll return, with the possibility of a 2027 comeback still on the table; Makhachev has suggested Rakhmonov may not fight again.
Belal Muhammad agrees with Dana White that Ian Machado Garry lacked killer instinct in his title fight loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330, criticizing Garry’s apparent 'hugging' and failure to seize momentum in the fifth round despite a close, two-round tie on the cards; Garry earned his title shot by defeating Muhammad earlier at UFC Fight Night 265.
Michael Bisping joined Dana White in criticizing Ian Machado Garry’s UFC 330 tactics, arguing that MMA is about finishing fights and that Garry’s frequent glove-touching and show of respect signal weakness. Garry defended his mindset, while Makhachev’s coach Javier Mendez called the strategy genius for staying composed. The debate continues as Garry eyes another title shot, potentially against Michael Morales, following a backstage altercation.
Conor McGregor posted a two-word show of support, 'Champion mindset,' for Ian Machado Garry after Garry's title challenge loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330; the piece notes Garry's defense of his performance and the likely path back toward title contention, including potential next opponents and the ongoing scrutiny surrounding his upswing in the welterweight division.
Garry said he fought well but was outmatched by Islam Makhachev in a unanimous decision at UFC 330, where Makhachev defended the welterweight title and extended his win streak to 17 — tying the UFC record — while Garry, 28, vowed to return stronger and continue chasing opportunities, praising Makhachev and his team.
Ian Machado Garry confronted rival Michael Morales backstage after UFC 330, calling out Morales for trash-talk following Garry's unanimous-decision loss to Islam Makhachev; Morales, the backup fighter, appeared to understand the moment, but the exchange ended on amicable terms with a handshake.
Islam Makhachev defeated Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330, extending his UFC-winning streak to 17 and breaking Anderson Silva's 16-fight record, while Mackenzie Dern defended her strawweight title against Gillian Robertson in the co‑main event.
Islam Makhachev defended his welterweight belt at UFC 330 with a unanimous decision over Ian Machado Garry, becoming the first to win 17 consecutive octagon appearances and cementing his status as one of MMA's all‑time greats.
Islam Makhachev defended the welterweight title with a unanimous decision over Ian Machado Garry (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) at UFC 330, while Mackenzie Dern outpointed Gillian Robertson to defend the strawweight belt. The night's other notable results included Jalin Turner stopping Kaue Fernandes in 39 seconds, Dustin Stoltzfus submitting Mansur Abdul-Malik, and Esteban Ribovics TKO’ing Edson Barboza in round 2, with Barboza retiring after the loss.
UFC 330 in Philadelphia features Islam Makhachev defending his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry in the main event, with Mackenzie Dern defending her strawweight title against Gillian Robertson in the co-main. The main card starts at 9 p.m. ET on Paramount+, with prelims at 7 p.m. ET and early prelims at 5:30 p.m. ET. If Makhachev wins, he would join a select group by defending a title across weight classes and could extend his win streak to 17 straight UFC victories, potentially surpassing Anderson Silva's record.
Belal Muhammad, who has trained with Islam Makhachev and faced Ian Machado Garry before, predicts Makhachev will cut off Garry's space, wear him down with pressure and grappling, and likely secure a late submission in the fourth or fifth round at UFC 330, despite Garry's movement and counters.
Dana White says Ian Garry is being overlooked as he prepares for his first title shot against Islam Makhachev at UFC 330, after Garry defeated Carlos Prates and Belal Muhammad; Makhachev arrives with a 16-fight win streak and the welterweight title, while Garry's only UFC loss came to Shavkat Rakhmonov.
Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry both weighed in at 170 lb to establish their UFC 330 welterweight title bout, with Mackenzie Dern and Gillian Robertson also hitting their marks. No fighters missed weight. Backup fighter Michael Morales also cleared at 170 lb, while Esteban Ribovics made lightweight as expected despite earlier weighing 175 lb on Wednesday.
Ian Machado Garry says he can surpass Conor McGregor to become Ireland’s greatest UFC fighter, aiming for GOAT status after his UFC 330 title shot against Islam Makhachev in Philadelphia; he credits McGregor as inspiration and says he needs time to reach that elite level, having earned the shot by beating Carlos Prates and Belal Muhammad.