Ian Garry explains how beating Islam Makhachev would change his legacy

Ian Garry believes defeating Ultimate Fighting Championship titleholder Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 would make his greatness "undeniable."

The Irish welterweight challenges Makhachev for the 170-pound title in the UFC 330 headliner on Aug. 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. Considering the Dagestani champion's accolades, taking the title off him is a monumental feat, according to Garry.

Ian Garry views UFC 330 clash with Islam Makhachev as a career-defining fight

Ahead of their fight, Garry acknowledged the magnitude of the challenge, calling Makhachev the best fighter in mixed martial arts today.

"I know how good Islam Makhachev is," Garry told High Performance. "I know how talented he is. He's 29-1 in the sport. He's a two-weight division champion. He's the most successful lightweight champion of all time and had the most lightweight defenses of all time. He is the current welterweight champion of the world. He came up a division and won the title. He is tied for the longest active win streak in UFC history, and if he wins his next fight against me, he will break the record for the longest consecutive wins."

Despite his appreciation for Makhachev's accomplishments and skills, Garry remains confident that his own arsenal is enough to dethrone the champion. "The Future" claims a victory over Makhachev would remove any remaining questions about his standing in the sport.

"When I beat him, there can be no doubt. When I beat him, it is undeniable that I am great," he added.