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Ian Garry Believes UFC Double Champions Are Less Special Now
MMA Mania • • general
Key Points:
- Ian Garry, the No. 2-ranked UFC Welterweight contender, will challenge division champion Islam Makhachev, the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter, for the 170-pound title at UFC 330 on August 15, 2026, in Philadelphia.
- Garry is confident he will dethrone Makhachev and aims to build a long, dominant title reign similar to UFC legends like Demetrious Johnson and Jon Jones, rather than pursuing multiple weight class championships.
- He plans to defend the Welterweight title consistently against top-ranked challengers, aspiring to defeat every fighter in the Top 15 to prove he is the best welterweight in the world.
- Garry downplays the significance of becoming a double champion, emphasizing the value of sustained dominance in one division over chasing multiple belts.
- The upcoming fight poses a significant challenge as no opponent has defeated Makhachev since 2015, making Garry's quest for the title particularly difficult.
