Ian Garry May Never Get This Chance Again
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Ian Machado Garry had five minutes left to become UFC champion. So why was he spending valuable seconds embracing Islam Makhachev?
Makhachev defeated Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 to retain the UFC welterweight championship and extend his UFC winning streak to a record 17 fights.
But much of the conversation afterward wasn't about the grappling, strategy or scorecards. It was about Garry's interactions with Islam, particularly entering the fifth round.
Dana White criticized Garry's approach, questioning why a challenger with a championship potentially hanging in the balance wasn't showing more urgency in the final round.
Chael looks at the psychology behind Garry's behavior. Was he looking for Islam's respect?
Was he trying to disarm him mentally? Did the strength of Makhachev's team play a role?
Or did Garry simply make a mistak