Islam Makhachev Has Blunt Criticism of Ian Machado Garry After UFC 330 Win
After his UFC 330 win, Islam Makhachev agreed with UFC CEO Dana White's criticism of his opponent, Ian Machado Garry.
Islam Makhachev, the UFC Welterweight Champion, faced Ian Machado Garry in a high-stakes bout during UFC 330. Despite Garry's respect towards Makhachev, both Makhachev and UFC CEO Dana White expressed their disapproval of Garry's friendly behavior during the fight. Makhachev criticized Garry for hugging and touching him between rounds, stating that they are in a fight, not a friendly game.
While Garry showed respect, he lacked the necessary aggression to emerge victorious, controlled the fight for only 34 seconds across the five rounds. Makhachev, on the other hand, dominated the contest, landing multiple takedowns and submission attempts, managing to win via unanimous decision. Looking ahead, Makhachev plans to get bigger and stronger for his next fight, and mentioned Carlos Prates as a worthy opponent, though the timing for that bout remains unclear.
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