The potential matchup between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry continues to be a hot topic, with the trash talk escalating. Jorge Masvidal has publicly stated he wants to see Makhachev "choke Ian Machado Garry to sleep," adding fuel to the fire. Makhachev's coach, however, seems to welcome Garry's verbal jabs, with one notable exception. It appears the mental warfare is already in full swing for what could be a highly anticipated bout.
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- Khabib Nurmagomedov Still Rules the Gym, Says PFL Champion Usman (LowKick MMA)
- Ronda Rousey continues taking shots at Hunter Campbell (Sherdog)
- Rival coach says Conor McGregor didn’t look like himself before UFC 329 (Sherdog)
- UFC signs Raul Rosas Jr.’s brother (Sherdog)
- UFC Athlete Anthony Smith Charged With Domestic Assault and Threatened to Kill His Wife (LowKick MMA)
- Jorge Masvidal wants Islam Makhachev to choke Ian Machado Garry to sleep (MMA Weekly)
- Islam Makhachev's coach welcomes Ian Garry's trash talk with one exception (Sherdog)
- Ronda Rousey hints she could return for another MVP MMA fight (Sherdog)
- Michel Pereira aiming to appeal UFC Baku loss after hair-pulling controversy (Sherdog)
- PFL New York fight card changes: Powell bout canceled, Nishimwe out (Sherdog)
- Bryan Battle says divorce, UFC exit hurt preparation before PFL debut (Sherdog)
- PFL New York Odds: Dakota Ditcheva Overwhelming Favourite vs. Denise Kielholtz (LowKick MMA)
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This story ran in the July 30, 2026 edition of the daily show.