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Ian Machado Garry

16 stories covering Ian Machado Garry — news, results and analysis.

Islam Makhachev in the Octagon during a UFC title fight
UFC

Islam Makhachev Eyes Early 2027 Return After 17th Straight UFC Win

The welterweight king wants a title defense before February's Ramadan, but three post-fight MRIs on his spine are dictating the timeline.

Sep 11, 2026

Islam Makhachev celebrates his welterweight title win over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330
UFC

Ian Machado Garry Wants Makhachev Rematch: 'I Beat Him Right Now'

The No. 1 welterweight dropped a decision to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 in August. He's convinced a rerun ends differently — and he wants it yesterday.

Sep 6, 2026

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev after his title defense at UFC 330 in Philadelphia
UFC

Makhachev outpoints Machado Garry to defend welterweight crown at UFC 330

Islam Makhachev takes a clean five-round unanimous decision in Philly to move to 29-1, while Mackenzie Dern grinds out her own 25-minute win.

Aug 16, 2026

Islam Makhachev inside the Octagon during a UFC welterweight title fight
UFC

Ian Machado Garry Warns Michael Morales After UFC 330 Loss to Makhachev

Fresh off a five-round title loss, the #1 welterweight (17-2) cornered undefeated Michael Morales backstage with a blunt message: back up the trash talk.

Aug 16, 2026

Islam Makhachev inside the octagon during a UFC title fight
UFC

Makhachev vs Garry: One Win From UFC's Longest Winning Streak

Islam Makhachev sits tied with Anderson Silva at 16 straight UFC wins. Beat Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 and the record is his alone.

Aug 15, 2026

Conor McGregor speaking to media at a UFC press event
UFC

McGregor Backs Ian Machado Garry to Dethrone Makhachev at UFC 330

Notorious is picking the No. 1 welterweight (17-1) to stop the pound-for-pound king with a late high kick. The betting markets disagree.

Aug 14, 2026

Islam Makhachev on the scale at UFC weigh-ins ahead of a title defense
UFC

Makhachev vs Machado Garry: Weights Are In for UFC 330 in Philly

The 28-1 welterweight champ and the No. 1 contender both hit the mark ahead of Saturday's title fight at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Aug 14, 2026

Islam Makhachev inside the UFC Octagon ahead of his welterweight title defense
UFC

Machado Garry Meets Makhachev, Robertson Chases Canadian History at UFC 330

Islam Makhachev drags a 16-fight win streak into his first 170-pound defense, while Gillian Robertson eyes Canada's first UFC title since GSP.

Aug 12, 2026

Islam Makhachev, UFC welterweight champion and pound-for-pound number one
UFC

Ian Machado Garry Shrugs Off Critics Before UFC 330 Title Shot

The Irishman challenges pound-for-pound king Islam Makhachev this Saturday in Philadelphia — and says the boos and backlash mean nothing to him.

Aug 11, 2026

Islam Makhachev reacts after a UFC championship victory inside the octagon
UFC

Makhachev Puts 16-Fight Streak on the Line vs Machado Garry at UFC 330

Islam Makhachev headlines a two-title card in Philadelphia this Saturday, facing #1 welterweight Ian Machado Garry (17-1) with a 16-fight win streak on the table.

Aug 10, 2026

Islam Makhachev enters the Octagon as UFC welterweight champion
UFC

Makhachev vs Garry: Can 'The Future' Topple P4P's Last Man Standing?

Three of February's top-four pound-for-pound fighters have already lost in 2026. Islam Makhachev, welterweight champ and 10-1 opponent Ian Machado Garry, are next up at UFC 330.

Aug 9, 2026

Ian Machado Garry poses ahead of his UFC welterweight title challenge
UFC

Darren Till Calls Ian Garry 'Fake' as UFC 330 Title Shot Looms

The 17-1 Irishman is the latest UFC star to draw public heat from a fellow fighter, days before challenging Islam Makhachev for welterweight gold.

Aug 5, 2026

Islam Makhachev during a UFC weigh-in ahead of a title defense
UFC

Oliveira Backs Ian Machado Garry to End Makhachev's Reign at UFC 330

Charles Oliveira says his Chute Boxe teammate has a 'very good chance' of derailing Islam Makhachev's 16-fight streak in Philadelphia on Aug. 15.

Aug 3, 2026

Islam Makhachev during a UFC media event ahead of his welterweight title defense
UFC

Brendan Schaub Tells Ian Garry to 'Shut Up and Fight' Before UFC 330

Schaub calls Garry a stylistic nightmare for Islam Makhachev but says his pre-fight PR is 'so bad' ahead of the Aug. 15 welterweight title fight.

Jul 29, 2026

Islam Makhachev celebrates a UFC victory inside the octagon
UFC

Makhachev's Plan for Ian Garry at UFC 330: Chase Him, Then Choke Him

The No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter says he's been running in camp to prep for Garry's movement — and he's not buying the Oliveira connection.

Jul 27, 2026

An empty UFC-style octagon under arena lighting ahead of a title fight
UFC

Bryce Mitchell Rips Ian Machado Garry With 'Three Strikes' Before UFC 330

The #1 welterweight faces champ Islam Makhachev (27-1) on Aug 15, but it's a podcast interview — not the fight — drawing Bryce Mitchell's fire.

Jul 24, 2026