Islam Makhachev’s 5kg gain vs Ian Garry’s vegan diet: UFC 330 edge?

Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry have taken very different approaches to preparing for their UFC 330 welterweight title fight. Makhachev has added around five kilograms of muscle since moving to 170 pounds, while Garry credits his vegan diet with improving his recovery, health and weight management.Makhachev’s coach Javier Mendez says the Russian feels stronger and more comfortable at welterweight and has no plans to return to lightweight. Garry, meanwhile, believes becoming vegan five years ago transformed his preparation. Both fighters have built their camps around physical changes that could prove important when they meet on August 15.Islam Makhachev gains muscle ahead of UFC 330Islam Makhachev has made it clear that his move to welterweight is not simply a temporary change. The former UFC lightweight champion has reportedly added five kilograms of muscle since moving up to 170 pounds.