Ian Machado Garry is preparing for his welterweight title fight against UFC champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 next weekend. Ahead of the bout, Garry has shown he keeps a framed display at home, described by outlets as an “empty” or unused title frame, suggesting he expects a belt victory while he trains.
Both reports portray Garry as confident going into the matchup, with an emphasis on his belief that his striking can be decisive against Makhachev’s grappling. They note he shows respect for the champion but does not indicate fear about facing him. The articles also place the fight in context of Garry’s recent momentum, including prior unanimous-decision wins, which have helped position him for a championship opportunity.
While one outlet focuses more on the image and framing of the “empty” belt display, the other ties Garry’s home preparation to his stated matchup plan—highlighting the contrast between Garry’s striking approach and Makhachev’s strength in grappling. Both accounts describe the same upcoming pairing and Garry’s pre-fight confidence.
