OFFICIAL! Islam Makhachev defends his title at UFC 330; find out who his opponent is.

Islam makhachev He was a champion in two UFC weight classes. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

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After months of waiting, a date has finally been set for the return of Islam makhachev to the most famous octagon in the world. The world welterweight champion (up to 77,1kg) will attempt to defend his crown for the first time in the main event of UFC 330on August 15th in Philadelphia. The world's pound-for-pound leader will face the Irishman. Ian Gary as an opponent, who in turn comes from victories against Carlos Prates e Belal Muhammad |.

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The announcement was made officially by the Ultimate's own profile on Wednesday afternoon (17). In addition to the last fight of the night, the Brazilian Mackenzie dern It will also put the strawweight title (up to 52,1 kg) on ​​the line for the first time against Gillian robertson in the co-main duel.

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Islam Makhachev is one of the best fighters in the world.

Islam makhachev in victory against Jack Della Maddalena. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

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Having not known what it's like to lose for over a decade, Islam makhachev He became the welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg) last November, when he beat... Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision in Madison Square Garden. The triumph not only secured him his second belt, but also brought the Russian to the same number of titles. Anderson Silva in the historic milestone of 16 consecutive victories in the biggest MMA event on the planet.

Garry is also having a great moment. With only one setback, suffered against Shavkat RakhmonovThe Future has the opportunity to turn the nickname into reality if he manages to dethrone the Russian. Since the defeat, the only one suffered as a professional, his training partner Charles of the Bronx added the names of Carlos Prates e Belal Muhammad | to their cartel.