Dana White Doubles Down on Ian Machado Garry Criticism After UFC Event
Dana White was asked about his previous criticism of Ian Machado Garry after UFC 330 and clarified his previous critique.
Ian Machado Garry's absence from UFC Fight Night didn't prevent his name from surfacing during media discussions with UFC CEO Dana White. The criticism from White, Makhachev, and others stemmed from Machado Garry's loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330, where the latter's championship was at stake. The primary issue was Machado Garry's apparent reluctance to increase his aggression to secure a victory.
While White initially made a strong statement about wanting Machado Garry to "annihilate" Makhachev in the fifth round, he later clarified his remarks. He maintained that Machado Garry performed well during the fight, especially leading up to the fifth round, but questioned his decision to hug and shake hands with his opponent instead of turning up the heat.
White emphasized the rarity of such an opportunity and urged Machado Garry to be a tough competitor when it counted. Despite the controversy, Machado Garry's skills as an MMA fighter have earned him respect, as evidenced by his 17 wins and only two losses in 19 fights. Currently ranked No. 2 among welterweight fighters by UFC's Meta rankings, Machado Garry's talent and potential are evident.
While there's no guarantee of future title shots, his recent victory over Carlos Prates suggests he could be a worthy contender again in the future.
Written by urgent.news from Newsweek's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
