Demian Maia explains what makes Ian Garry a threat to Islam Makhachev

Brazilian MMA legend Demian Maia has explained why he believes Ian Garry (17-1) poses a genuine threat to UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (28-1) ahead of their scheduled title fight at UFC 330. Maia highlighted Garry's adaptability as a key factor that could allow him to upset the dominant champion. The article was published on July 22, 2026, written by Marcelo Alonso for Yahoo Sports/Sherdog.