Ian Machado Garry is set to challenge reigning welterweight champion Islam Makhachev for the UFC title on Saturday. Garry faced a hostile crowd at a news conference in Philadelphia, where fans relentlessly booed him. During the conference, Garry also spoke on behalf of Makhachev when the champion was asked about his late mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov's father, prompting Makhachev to tell Garry to "shut up". Despite the fan reception, former UFC champion Dominick Cruz believes in Garry's chances against the wrestling-heavy champion. Garry stated that fans will be chanting his name after he beats Makhachev.
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- UFC legend: Ian Garry takes this one! (Frontkick Online)
- Machado Garry heavily booed at UFC 330 news conference (Yahoo Sports)
- UFC 330 Fighters Get 6:30 A.M. Hotel Evacuation Before Islam Makhachev-Ian Machado Garry Weigh-Ins (MiddleEasy)
- Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson: UFC 330 Co-Main Event Betting Odds Shift During Fight Week (LowKick MMA)
- Dana White Explains Why Khabib Nurmagomedov Isn’t Quite The GOAT (LowKick MMA)
- Former UFC title challenger withdraws from Noche UFC mismatch and reportedly gets replaced (Bloody Elbow)
- UFC 330 host hotel evacuated hours before weigh-ins are due to begin (Bloody Elbow)
- Official Weigh-In Results | UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry (UFC)
- Prichard Colon dead at 33 years old, eleven years after tragic boxing match (Frontkick Online)
- VIDEO: Darren Till knocks out bare-knuckle rival outside pub in Liverpool (Frontkick Online)
- Islam Makhachev tells Ian Machado Garry to ‘shut up’ as UFC star answers emotional question for him (Yahoo Sports)
- Kelvin Gastelum Out of Noche UFC, Yousri Belgaroui Draws New Opponent (Yahoo Sports)
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This story ran in the August 14, 2026 edition of the daily show.