Ian Machado Garry Signs With Matchroom and Targets Fourth‑Round Finish Against Islam Makhachev
Garry says he will dominate three rounds then seek a fourth‑round knockout as Matchroom backing intensifies his buildup against Makhachev’s grappling.
Overview
- The UFC has booked Islam Makhachev to defend the welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry as the main event of UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia.
- Garry formally signed with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom at a Vicar Street presser in Dublin and framed the move as a way to raise his profile ahead of the title fight.
- At the signing presser Garry said he does not want an early finish and plans to control the first three rounds before hunting a fourth‑round knockout to leave no doubts.
- Veteran analysts stress the matchup is a classic striker‑versus‑grappler test, with Georges St‑Pierre saying Makhachev will try to take the fight to the ground and that Garry only has the edge if he keeps it standing.
- Garry’s publicity push includes claims that one more win would make him the most victorious Irish UFC fighter and could fuel calls to bring the promotion back to Ireland.