Ian Machado Garry Aims for Fourth-Round Finish Against Islam Makhachev

Ian Machado Garry is set to challenge Islam Makhachev for the UFC Welterweight Championship on August 15 in Philadelphia.

Garry insists he'll make the most of this opportunity, his first shot at UFC gold.

Makhachev has emerged as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in MMA today, seeking his first successful welterweight title defense.

Ian Machado Garry wants a fourth-round finish, not an early knockout, to prove his dominance.

He said: **“My ideal scenario? I want a fourth-round finish. I don’t want any early knockout because then there’s ifs, buts, maybes. ‘Ah, there’s excuses.’ I want four rounds of domination.”**

Garry hasn't scored a finish since May 2023, when he earned a first-round TKO win over Daniel Rodriguez.

Since then, Garry has gone 5-1, with all six fights going the distance.

Makhachev has been on a legendary run since his lone defeat in 2015, going 16-0 and capturing UFC gold at lightweight and welterweight.

Ian Machado Garry is looking to end this streak and claim the title on August 15.

Garry has signed a talent agency deal with Matchroom, which posted a clip of him explaining his strategy against Makhachev.

The UFC 330 main event will be a highly anticipated matchup between two top fighters in the welterweight division.

Ian Machado Garry is confident in his abilities and is ready to take on the challenge.

The event is scheduled to take place on August 15 in Philadelphia, and fans are eagerly awaiting the outcome.