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Khabib criticizes Makhachev for disrespecting Garry at UFC 330

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Khabib criticizes Makhachev for disrespecting Garry at UFC 330
Summary

Khabib Nurmagomedov criticized Islam Makhachev for telling Ian Machado Garry to 'shut up' during a pre-fight press conference ahead of UFC 330. Makhachev, who defends his welterweight title against Garry this Saturday in Philadelphia, said he could not hear Garry's comments, which were intended as a compliment. Nurmagomedov remarked that fighters should show respect when receiving it despite Makhachev’s defense of his conduct. Makhachev's back-and-forth with Nurmagomedov included jokes about language skills and Philly food. The title bout is set for August 15.

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  • •Makhachev defends welterweight title against Garry on August 15.
  • •Garry attempted to compliment Makhachev during the press conference.
  • •Khabib criticized Makhachev's response as disrespectful.
  • •Makhachev justified his remark due to crowd noise.
  • •Nurmagomedov made jokes about Makhachev's English skills.
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  • 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Khabib scolds Islam Makhachev for telling Ian Machado Garry to 'shut up'
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Islam Makhachev couldn't hear what Ian Machado Garry was saying when he told him to shut up.

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