Ian Garry has extra motivation to pursue the Ultimate belt. Scheduled to face Islam Makhachev for the title at UFC 330 , scheduled for next Saturday (15), the Irishman, married to the Brazilian and representative of the Chute Boxe team, finds inspiration in his strong connection with Brazil to try to overcome the Russian.
During his participation in the event's Countdown, Garry highlighted his pride in representing Chute Boxe and the responsibility of continuing the legacy of the team's great names. The Irishman also emphasized his desire to win the title and bring the belt as a way of recognizing the Brazilian team.
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“My heart and soul live here and I represent Chute Boxe. Being a Chute Boxe champion means following in the footsteps of the greatest fighters you’ve ever seen. I have a duty to go there and bring the belt back to Brazil, for those guys,” said Ian Garry.
Islam Makhachev faces Ian Garry at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev will defend his welterweight title against Ian Garry at UFC 330 , in a contest that pits grappling dominance against striking volume. Although Garry boasts a significant physical advantage, measuring 1,90m tall and 1,88m in reach compared to the champion's 1,78m in both measurements, the Russian holds a considerable advantage in his professional record with 28-1-0. The Irishman attempts to shock the world with a record of 17 wins and only one loss.
The technical matchup pits Garry's striking volume against Makhachev's relentless wrestling. The challenger lands an average of 4,78 significant strikes per minute compared to the champion's 2,45, but will need to test his 80% takedown defense. This is because Makhachev executes approximately 3,10 takedowns every 15 minutes with 56% accuracy, overwhelmingly controlling the action on the ground.
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