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Grappling icon lays out blueprint for Ian Garry to give Islam Makhachev fits at UFC 330
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Makhachev (28-1) and Garry (17-1) square off on Aug. 15 at XfinityMobile Arena in Philadelphia, where the Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight title will be onthe line in the UFC330 main event.
Craig Jones points out the key to handling Islam Makhachev'stakedownsIn a recent video posted to the B-Team YouTube channel, Jonesdissected how defensive positioning is the key to stuffingMakhachev's takedowns.
Jones pointed to Garry's tendency to keep his free foot on theinside when defending takedowns, comparing the position to adefensive concept associated with former UFC champion B.J.
According to Jones, keepingthe foot inside provides a stronger frame, but it also givesMakhachev avenues to attack the ankle or manipulate the framingleg.
Notably, Jones has game-planned for Makhachev several timespreviously, having worked with AlexanderVolkanovski and JackDella Maddalena in preparation for the Dagestani.