Islam Makhachev reveals his game plan for Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330: ‘I have to follow him, he runs too much’
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Key Points:
- Islam Makhachev is preparing for his first welterweight title defense against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on August 15, having relocated to New Jersey for final training preparations.
- Makhachev's game plan focuses on countering Garry's constant movement by attempting takedowns, a strategy he has successfully used against previous opponents.
- Despite Garry training with former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira, who lost to Makhachev in 2022, Makhachev remains confident and dismisses any advantage Oliveira might provide.
- Makhachev downplays any country rivalry narrative, viewing Garry as just another opponent, while noting his camp’s undefeated record against Irish fighters.
- Training alongside his team, including coach Khabib Nurmagomedov and Javier Mendez at Nick Catone MMA in New Jersey, Makhachev feels fully prepared for a successful title defense.
