Ian Machado Garry towers over Islam Makhachev at pre-fight press conference face-off
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Key Points:
- Ian Machado Garry will challenge Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title in the main event of UFC 330 this Saturday, marking Makhachev's first title defense at welterweight.
- There has been much discussion about Garry's potential size advantage, as he is a lifelong 170-pounder, though initial faceoffs showed little difference in size between the two fighters.
- A second faceoff after the UFC 330 pre-fight press conference revealed Garry to appear noticeably bigger than Makhachev, with both fighters maintaining respectful behavior during the staredown.
- The co-main event features Mackenzie Dern defending her strawweight title against Gillian Robertson, with both fighters exchanging verbal jabs but showing mutual respect during their faceoff.
- UFC 330 will be held at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia this Saturday.
