Makhachev Tells Garry to Shut Up Before UFC 330 Title Fight, Chasing 17th Straight Win
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 14
Makhachev Tells Garry to Shut Up Before UFC 330 Title Fight, Chasing 17th Straight Win
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 14
Summary
Thursday's UFC 330 press conference turned tense when Islam Makhachev repeatedly told Ian Machado Garry to "shut up" after the challenger answered a question about Makhachev's late mentor, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.
The exchange came after Makhachev declined to discuss his legacy or records before Saturday's fight, while Garry praised him as the sport's best fighter and said Abdulmanap would be proud.
Ian Machado Garry had earlier pushed back on a reporter's question about whether Makhachev found him "annoying," calling it unprofessional and urging media to focus on the fight rather than personal angles.
Saturday's main event in Philadelphia gives 34-year-old Makhachev a welterweight title defense and a chance to break the UFC record of 16 consecutive wins against 28-year-old Garry, who has lost only once.