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UFC 330: Makhachev eyes 17th straight win, Garry bets on vegan diet
UFC 330: Makhachev eyes 17th straight win, Garry bets on vegan diet
Islam Makhachev looks for a record 17th consecutive UFC win when he defends his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on Saturday. Makhachev, 34, has added five…
The Story in Brief
Islam Makhachev looks for a record 17th consecutive UFC win when he defends his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on Saturday. Makhachev, 34, has added five kg of muscle since moving up from lightweight, where he was a four-time defending champion. Garry, who has one loss in 18 fights, credits his vegan diet for improved recovery and weight management. The Irish fighter has a height and reach advantage. Makhachev dismissed Garry as a threat, saying he will make him humble.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative pits Makhachev's muscle gain against Garry's vegan diet, but the real story is Makhachev's shot at a UFC-record 17th straight win. Garry is a heavy underdog with a versatile skill set and a reach advantage, not just a diet story. The hype around Garry as a 'generational talent' feels exaggerated given his sole loss is recent. The question is not which prep method works better, but whether Garry can keep the fight standing past the first round.
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, sportstar.thehindu.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
