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Machado Garry to face Makhachev for UFC title
Key takeaways
- Ian Machado Garry (right) has won 17 of his 18 professional fights
- Ian Machado Garry is set to become the first Irishman since Conor Mc Gregor to fight for a UFC title when he faces Islam Makhachev for the welterweight belt in Philadelphia on 15 August.
- The 28-year-old, who is first in the promotion's welterweight rankings, will attempt to thwart Russian Makhachev's first defence of his belt at UFC 330 at the XFinity Mobile Arena.
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Ian Machado Garry (right) has won 17 of his 18 professional fights
Ian Machado Garry is set to become the first Irishman since Conor Mc Gregor to fight for a UFC title when he faces Islam Makhachev for the welterweight belt in Philadelphia on 15 August.
The 28-year-old, who is first in the promotion's welterweight rankings, will attempt to thwart Russian Makhachev's first defence of his belt at UFC 330 at the XFinity Mobile Arena.
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