Islam Makhachev defeated Ian Garry via unanimous decision at UFC 330. Where do both fighters stand now that the dust has settled?

Chapters:

0:00 Islam Makhachev's GOAT Debate

7:08 lan Garry's Performance

11:52 Potential Matchups for Makhachev

12:38 Next Steps for lan Garry

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Jon Jones. Georges St-Pierre. Demetrious Johnson. Islam Makhachev? The Dagestani’s name sits well in that group. What makes Islam Makhachev’s case for being the greatest of all time special or unique?

Ian Garry massively increased his stock by competing with Islam Makhachev the way he did. His tactics were supreme, he asked uncomfortable questions of Islam Makhachev. Now Ian Garry has proven that he’s not only a great talent, but that he’s close in skill to one of the top five fighters in UFC history.

Now Islam Makhachev moves forward. There are names chomping at the bit to end the Dagestani Dynasty. Carlos Prates. Michael Morales. Shavkat Rakhmonov. The threats are endless.

On the other hand, Ian Garry will have a hard time finding something meaningful. Names like Yaroslav Amosov are interesting. We can answer more questions about Ian Garry’s wrestling. There’s a rematch with Shavkat that could allow Garry to get his other loss back.

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Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry are set to face off in the main event of UFC 330. How does this fight play out? Does Islam Makhachev run through him or does Ian Garry get the points with ease? Neither. Let’s discuss.

Chapters:

0:00 Islam Makhachev vs Ian Garry is a close fight

1:08 Ian Machado Garry’s approach

5:55 Islam Makhachev’s counters to Ian Garry

8:42 What’s on the line for Islam and Garry?

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This fight is closer than you casuals say it is. Neither Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry will likely run away with this. Both fighters have paths to victory that can present clear problems for the other fighter.

Ian Garry’s approach will likely be to fight a good amount of this fight as a southpaw, taking away his big weapons. But having a set strategy is a fool’s errand. Ian Garry will have to put forth a “formless” game that adapts to whatever Islam Makhachev brings to the table.

The counters to what Ian Garry bring to the table will be what’s most interesting for Makhachev. Fighting Dustin Poirier, we can see that Islam Makhachev can handle himself versus a southpaw. But Islam Makhachev would also do well to take away the weapons Ian Garry wants to put forth, forcing him to become readable.

Legacy, that’s what is on the line. Islam Makhachev has established his legacy but this win would put him among the giants: Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, and Demetrious Johnson. Ian Garry would be stepping out of the shadow of Conor McGregor, the Irish trailblazer in mixed martial arts.

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It's time for the old guard to go away. Quillan Salkilld may have just ushered the new era of 155 in. We, the viewers, are the beneficiaries. Chapters:0:00 The changing of the guard at 1554:33 How Quillan Salkilld defeated Mateusz Gamrot9:41 What's next for Quillan Salkilld?📺Watch The MMA Show with Blaine Henry: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC6CZbd6NNd0🎞️Check out Fight Finders, my docuseries! Episode 008 is out now: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx7TZlIVGhDZ_TpnOtVEVSXmkpr_ViExz&si=J8DZ9G6a-RvTaMOv🥊 Boxing channel: Youtube.com/@UCFN50W4bPM2xdW78XLyv2fQ 📰 Newsletter: fightlibrary.substack.comFor a decade, 155 has generally been ruled by the same fighters. Trading wins, top tier fights, and making it impossible for new contenders to break through, lightweight seemed stagnant. Ilia Topuria broke through only to be put back in his place by Justin Gaethje. Quillan Salkilld took on Mateusz Gamrot in one of those breakthrough fights and it was a sight to behold. Now we have a new contender. Quillan Salkilld joins Arman Tsarukyan and Paddy Pimblett as the next wave of 155ers that will be the ones to finally break through. Quillan Salkilld's performance was spectacular. He took on Mateusz Gamrot in his own world and shined beautifully. Mateusz Gamrot is a scrambly grappler though and though. Taking him out in the first round was a major feather in the hat of Quillan Salkilld. Having answers for everything Mateusz Gamrot presented was impeccable. Quillan Salkilld was in the waters but it was him who was the shark.The future is bright for Quillan Salkilld. He has nothing but bangers ahead. Max Holloway, Rafael Fiziev, Usman Nurmagomedov, the possibilities are legitimately endless. Should he fight up, down, or even in the rankings, whoever gets Quillan Salkilld next has their task cut out for them. Even the great Ilia Topuria may be in trouble with this one.#mmapodcast #ufcpodcast #mmashow #ufcshow

UFC Belgrade delivered a fantastic event for the Serbian faithful's first event by the UFC in their home country. Uros Medic knocked out Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds capping off a fantastic feel-good story. 🎞️Check out Fight Finders, my docuseries! Episode 008 is out now: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx7TZlIVGhDZ_TpnOtVEVSXmkpr_ViExz&si=J8DZ9G6a-RvTaMOv🥊 Boxing channel: Youtube.com/@UCFN50W4bPM2xdW78XLyv2fQ 📰 Newsletter: fightlibrary.substack.comChapters: 0:00 The UFC Belgrade reaction3:11 Uros Medic vs Daniel Rodriguez reaction5:35 Navajo Stirling vs Jan Blachowicz reaction8:51 Aleksandar Rakic vs Marcin Tybura reaction10:18 UFC Belgrade undercard recapIn our preview to UFC Belgrade we dove deep into the "why" for what the UFC needed from Serbia. Expanding to a new market is not easy. But with Uros Medic's win, the UFC and TKO proved the concept and executed it perfectly. Now, the UFC will have to return, except this time with a better talent than just geography fighters.Uros Medic was the man of the evening. He knocked out Daniel Rodriguez in only 30 seconds and the roof came off the building. In that short time, Uros Medic saw his stock skyrocket. Now the winner and with all eyes on him, the sky's the limit with the kind of power he possesses. It can be Islam Makhachev himself, Uros Medic will have a shot to knock ANYONE out. Navajo Stirling was the biggest winner on the night. He knocked out Jan Blachowicz in a round. The former champion, tough as nails, Jan Blachowicz. But that might be a danger to him. Jumping so far up the rankings so fast is a danger. He is now in the midst of very difficult fighters. Navajo Stirling will have to prove that he's an elite fighter and he will certainly get the opportunity to do so. Aleksandar Rakic, on the other hand, is insanely frustrating. He took on a weathered Marcin Tybura and really dropped the ball. He let Marcin Tybura back in the fight when he was in complete control. But that's the story of Aleksandar Rakic. He constantly has great ideas, executes them, then stops. Aleksandar Rakic has all the skills in the world and lacks the brains to use them. #ufcpodcast #mmapodcast #ufcbelgrade

The main story abour UFC Belgrade isn’t Uros Medic vs Daniel Rodriguez. TKO and the UFC are looking for a foothold in Eastern Europe. This is the difinitive UFC blueprint to how the promotion’s next phase will look like.🎞️Check out Fight Finders, my docuseries! Episode 008 is out now: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx7TZlIVGhDZ_TpnOtVEVSXmkpr_ViExz&si=J8DZ9G6a-RvTaMOv🥊 Boxing channel: Youtube.com/@UCFN50W4bPM2xdW78XLyv2fQ 📰 Newsletter: fightlibrary.substack.comChapters:0:00 Testing the Serbian Market1:16 Connecting with Local Stars1:57 From the Apex Era to Paramount Growth2:56 The Global Business Model of Regional Footholds4:11 Lessons from PRIDE FC and Brand Power5:14 Economic Incentives and the Eastern European Fanbase5:14 Site Fees and Economic Impact5:56 Tapping into KSW and Oktagon Audiences6:53 Investing in Talent Over Short-Term Ratings8:19 Analyzing the UFC Belgrade Card and Future Signings10:22 Channel Outro and Upcoming Content

Magomed Ankalaev beat Bogdan Guskov. But at what cost? The number one contender, Magomed Ankalaev seemed the logical choice to face Carlos Ulberg in his first title defense. Instead, he and Bogdan Guskov laid a stinker. With that title performance, Magomed Ankalaev truly lost, or he might as well have. There's no way he gets a title shot with that performance.🎞️Check out Fight Finders, my docuseries! Episode 008 is out now: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx7TZlIVGhDZ_TpnOtVEVSXmkpr_ViExz&si=J8DZ9G6a-RvTaMOv🥊 Boxing channel: Youtube.com/@UCFN50W4bPM2xdW78XLyv2fQ Substack: fightlibrary.substack.com#mmapodcast #ufcpodcast #ufcabudhabi

Bogdan Guskov is not the layup Magomed Ankalaev thinks he is. Changing from Khalil Rountree to Bogdan Guskov is a really different fight dynamically. Magomed Ankalaev will have to wade these waters lightly.Chapters: 0:00 Ankalaev vs Guskov: High Stakes in Abu Dhabi1:03 Lessons from the Alex Pereira Loss2:34 Comparing Rountree to Guskov3:46 Bogdan Guskov must finish early 4:53 Magomed Ankalaev is vuneravle early5:36 The lead hand fight6:57 Title shot and rankings implications8:25 Final predictions🎞️Check out Fight Finders, my docuseries! Episode 008 is out now: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx7TZlIVGhDZ_TpnOtVEVSXmkpr_ViExz&si=J8DZ9G6a-RvTaMOv#ufcpodcast #mmapodcast #ufcabudhabi

Who would have thought Kamaru Usman being 39 and smaller than Dricus Du Plessis would have been a big deal? Yet here we are. Dricus Du Plessis dominated Kamaru Usman. It was to the point where I don't think Kamaru Usman would have ever beat Dricus Du Plessis prime for prime. Now we look at what's next for DDP and how he's kept his title hopes alive. 🎞️Check out Fight Finders, my docuseries! Episode 008 is out now: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx7TZlIVGhDZ_TpnOtVEVSXmkpr_ViExz&si=J8DZ9G6a-RvTaMOv🥊 Boxing channel: Youtube.com/@UCFN50W4bPM2xdW78XLyv2fQ 📰 Newsletter: fightlibrary.substack.com#ufcpodcast #mmapodcast #dricusduplessis

Kamaru Usman and Dricus Du Plessis are at a crossroads. Whoever wins will be ascendant. The other will see their career effectively halt.🎞️Check out Fight Finders, my docuseries! Episode 008 is out now: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx7TZlIVGhDZ_TpnOtVEVSXmkpr_ViExz&si=J8DZ9G6a-RvTaMOv🥊 Boxing channel: Youtube.com/@UCFN50W4bPM2xdW78XLyv2fQ 📰 Newsletter: fightlibrary.substack.comKamaru Usman has been at the top of the game. He was the 170 champion and the top pound for pound fighter in the world. After leaving three straight, he bounced back against Joaquin Buckley. Now at 185 for good, Kamaru Usman looks to jump the line at middleweight with a win over Dricus Du Plessis. Should he do so, he would be right in the sights of Sean Strickland, who he has a win over.Dricu Du Plessis has everything to prove. After being humiliated against Khamzat Chimaev the way he did, nobody is hot on him anymore. But DDP is a tough fighter that deserves more credit. This fight will offer him a win over an accomplished, yet aging, Kamaru Usman. But his name still has value. And in this new foray into middleweight, Kamaru Usman could be venerable for Dricus Du Plessis to exploit. #ufcpodcast #mmapodcast #mmashow

Conor McGregor is done. There's nothing left. After injuring his leg in the pathetic performance that was against Max Holloway, we have to have the uncomfortable conversation: what's next for both?

Chapters:

0:00 Max Holloway vs Conor McGregor 2 reaction

7:26 Paddy Pimbett vs Benoit Saint-Denis reaction

12:37 Mario Bautista vs Cory Sandhagen 2 reaction

15:47 Brandon Royval vs Lone'er Kavanagh reaction

18:59 UFC 329 undercard reaction

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What else is there to say about Conor McGregor? It's not really his fault he got hurt. We can't blame him for it. But it is rather unfortunate. We all hoped for a fun fight with Max Holloway at UFC 329. Instead we were treated to 30 seconds of letdown. Max Holloway has a future. Conor McGregor? Done. If he fights again, it's purely selfish at this point.

Paddy Pimblett was the biggest winner at UFC 329. A sub-minute sub of Benoit Saint-Denis put him on stage as the biggest fighter in the UFC. Paddy Pimblett, now he has some options. Max Holloway is one, of course. So is Ilia Topuria, a Justin Gaethje rematch, or Charles Oliveira. Whoever it is, they'll likely have to do it in front of a crowd that is vastly pro Paddy Pimblett.

Cory Sandhagen's title hopes seem to be done. No disrespect to Mario Bautista. Mario Bautista is very good. But soon to be 35, Cory Sandhagen will never find his way back to a title shot. His one chance gone. Mario Bautista did great hurting Sandhagen early, hindering his movement for the rest of the fight. Despite falling behind in round 2, Mario Bautista showed up in round three and dominated.

Brandon Royval continues to be the toughest fight for everyone at flyweight. He's long, active, insanely tough, and just plain stubborn. Lone'er Kavanagh found out the hard way. After knocking him down, Lone'er Kavanagh thought he had Brandon Royval on the ropes. Sike! Brandon Royval managed to stay in the fight despite being hurt, take the back of Lone'er Kavanagh late in the third, and sink in the choke.

UFC 329 delivered from beginning to end. King Green survived an early onslaught of Terrance McKinney. Gable Steveson made his UFC debut. Robert Whittaker knocked out Nikita Krylov in his light heavyweight debut. What's not to love? Aside from the main event, UFC 329 delivered.

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