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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Islam Makhachev Muscle Gain Overcomes Ian Machado Garry Vegan Diet in UFC 330 Title Defense

Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry at te UFC 330 weigh-in (Credit: vegasbet/Instagram)

Islam Makhachev retained his UFC welterweight title at UFC 330 with a unanimous decision win over Ian Machado Garry, in a five-round main event framed as a clash between Makhachev's muscle‑focused preparation and Garry's strict vegan diet.

The Dagestani champion, long known for relentless wrestling and top pressure, came in visibly bulked up after adding 5kg for the fight. Garry, by contrast, relied on his reach, precise striking and plant‑based regime that he says underpins his endurance and recovery.

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