"I feel like I can make it to the UFC.... And become a UFC champion. I'm a 21 year old kid with a dream." These were th Via @SeanSheehanBA on X

What happened: Before his 2019 professional debut, Garry said he believed he could become UFC champion. He challenges Makhachev for the welterweight belt Saturday in Philadelphia.

Why it matters: UFC 330 gives Garry his first championship opportunity. Makhachev enters his first defense of the welterweight title.

By the numbers: Garry enters at 17-1 against Makhachev's 28-1 record. The title shot comes seven years after Garry's pre-debut declaration.

What to watch: The UFC 330 main event begins after the card opens at 9 p.m. ET.

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