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Khabib backs Makhachev before UFC 330 title defence
Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on Saturday. In India, the event will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network and streamed…
The Story in Brief
Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on Saturday. In India, the event will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network and streamed on Sony LIV from 4.30 am on August 16, Times Now News reports.
Former champion Khabib Nurmagomedov praised Makhachev’s rise in an Instagram message, crediting hard work, patience and discipline. He has also called Garry a skilled, tough opponent with plenty of heart. Makhachev, who previously held the lightweight title, is seeking a 17th consecutive UFC victory, which would take him past Anderson Silva’s record of 16. Garry has won 10 of his 11 UFC bouts, with his sole defeat coming against Shavkat Rakhmonov.
The Indian Opinion
The easy narratives are that Makhachev’s move to 170 pounds guarantees another dominant win, or that Garry’s confidence makes him a major upset threat. Neither is enough. The champion must show his lightweight form carries into a new division, while Garry must turn a strong record into sustained control against an established titleholder. The clearest measure is the result itself: whether Makhachev reaches 17 straight UFC wins or Garry stops him.
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, timesnownews.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
