Islam Makhachev declares ‘nobody likes’ Ian Machado Garry after Philly fans boo him mercilessly
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Ian Machado Garry faced boos from the Philadelphia crowd during the UFC 330 pre-fight press conference, despite expressing respect for opponent Islam Makhachev.
- Garry confidently predicted that fans would support him after he wins the title on fight night, emphasizing his lifelong dream of becoming a UFC champion.
- Makhachev received loud cheers from the crowd and suggested Garry’s unpopularity stems from confusion over his national allegiance between Brazil and Ireland.
- Tensions briefly flared when Makhachev told Garry to "shut up" after Garry commented on the legacy of Makhachev’s late coach, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.
- The fight on August 15 will see Garry attempt an upset to claim the title, while Makhachev aims to defend his belt and break the UFC record for most consecutive wins.
