Makhachev's coach supports Garry's trash talk ahead of title fight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 3:36 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Ahead of their welterweight title fight on August 15 at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez has no issue with Ian Garry's trash talk, as long as it avoids personal subjects. Mendez emphasized that discussions involving country, family, or religion should be off limits. While praising Garry for generating interest in the fight, Mendez dismissed any parallels to the famous rivalry between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor, citing Garry's respectful approach. Makhachev will defend his title for the first time, entering the match with a professional record of 28-1.
- •Islam Makhachev defends his welterweight title on August 15.
- •Ian Garry has been engaged in pre-fight trash talk.
- •Javier Mendez calls for respectful trash talk boundaries.
- •Makhachev holds a 28-1 record entering UFC 330.
- 3:36 AMYahoo Sports — Islam Makhachev's coach welcomes Ian Garry's trash talk with one exception
"Islam Makhachev’s longtime head coach has no issue with Ian Garry trash-talking ahead of their upcoming title fight as long as the Irish contender avoids certain subjects.
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