Ian Garry intends to 'dominate' Islam Makhachev for four rounds before going for the knockout at UFC 330.

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A confidence de Ian Gary The biggest challenge of his career is up high. He is scheduled to fight for the welterweight title (up to 77,1kg) against... Islam makhachevThe Irishman revealed that he doesn't just intend to beat the champion. His goal is to completely dominate the Russian for a good portion of the fight before seeking a knockout in the final stretch of the main event. UFC 330, scheduled for August 15th.

During a press conference Matchroom Boxing, Garry stated that he doesn't want a quick victory precisely to avoid any questioning of the result. The Chute Boxe representative guaranteed that he wants to impose technical superiority during four rounds before finishing the fight. If he manages to execute the plan, in addition to winning the category's belt, he will end Makhachev's historic streak of 16 consecutive MMA victories.

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“My ideal scenario? I want to finish in the fourth round. I don’t want a quick knockout because then doubts and excuses arise. I want four rounds of dominance. And, in the fourth round, I’m going for the knockout,” declared the challenger.

The duel marks the Russian's first title defense since his permanent move to welterweight. After dominating the lightweight division and consolidating one of the greatest reigns in the category's history, the Russian decided to move up in weight in search of a second UFC title. Now, he will face one of the most technical and confident athletes in the division, who believes he has the necessary tools to interrupt the champion's dominant trajectory.

While Makhachev tries to extend his winning streak and solidify his legacy among the organization's biggest names, Garry sees this opportunity as the perfect moment to win the belt and prove he belongs at the top of the sport.

Russia vs. Ireland reignites historic rivalry in the UFC.

Scheduled for August 15th, the UFC 330 The main attraction will be the duel between Islam makhachev e Ian Gary for the welterweight belt. Beyond the title fight, the matchup also revives a rivalry that marked one of the most emblematic eras in the organization's recent history: Russia versus Ireland.

Disciple of Khabib Nurmagomedov Makhachev, the leading representative of the Dagestani school of fighting today, 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 leading role he played. Conor McGregor He took it to the country during his meteoric rise in the UFC.

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.