{
  "id": 832686,
  "title": "Conor McGregor Predicts Winner of Islam Makhachev-Ian Machado Garry Title Fight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/conor-mcgregor-predicts-winner-of-islam-makhachev-ian-machado-garry",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T03:11:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mma/conor-mcgregor-predicts-winner-of-islam-makhachev-ian-machado-garry-title-fight-12321517"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Conor McGregor, recovering from ACL surgery, remains engaged in UFC happenings. He is eagerly anticipating Saturday’s UFC 330 main event, where UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev (28-1) will face up-and-coming contender Ian Machado Garry (17-1). While most anticipate a decisive victory for Makhachev, who has won 16 consecutive fights, McGregor has faith in Machado Garry. The Irish fighter insists that Machado Garry, who has won 10 of his 11 UFC fights, will pull off an upset. McGregor praises Machado Garry's abilities, noting his long reach, solid rounds, and ability to stay in the fight. Despite Makhachev's impressive record against top contenders like Dan Hooker, Charles Oliveira, and Dustin Poirier, McGregor believes that Machado Garry has the tools and potential to defeat the champion.",
  "summary": "Conor McGregor thinks he knows who will win Saturday's UFC 330 main event between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}