Georges St-Pierre says the UFC 330 main event between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry will come down to who controls where the fight takes place, giving Makhachev the edge based on his more well-rounded skill set.
St-Pierre spoke to MMA Junkie.
I think it’s going to be a good fight. Ian Garry is definitely a tough opponent, a very good striker. But Islam, once again his goal is going to be to bring the fight to the ground. I think if he’s able to do that, he’s going to have an edge. If Ian Garry is able to keep it on the feet, Ian is going to have an edge. So it’s going to be interesting.
St-Pierre leaned toward Makhachev overall.
Islam has the edge in terms of skills because he’s more well-rounded. He can do it all, especially with his grappling. He’s got an edge in that department and I think that’s what he’s going to try to go for.
He also floated the possibility of Makhachev eventually moving up to middleweight in pursuit of a three-division title run.
Maybe he will eventually go up to middleweight, try to do the three weight class club.
Makhachev and Garry meet on August 15 in Philadelphia for the UFC welterweight title, with Makhachev defending a 16-fight winning streak.