Ian Garry Explains Chimaev Drama and Breaks Down Fight With Makhachev

UFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry cleared up several rumors yesterday during an interview with Full Send MMA. Speaking before his title fight this weekend, Garry explained his past backstage meeting with Khamzat Chimaev. The challenger stated he was completely respectful and did not try to provoke Chimaev. Garry explained that if he had actually wanted to poke the bear, he would have just slapped him. He insisted that he never has bad interactions in person, calling all combat sports drama fake and limited to social media.

The challenger also talked about his readiness to fight anyone, anywhere, and at any time. He noted that his professional debut happened on only one week's notice. Garry emphasized that a true champion must stay active and always face the next top contender in line.

Looking ahead to the main event, Garry gave a clear breakdown of his matchup against Islam Makhachev. He admitted that because he is tall and has long legs, it might be easier for Makhachev to grab his legs compared to shorter past opponents like Dustin Poirier or Alexander Volkanovski. However, Garry confidently stated that his great height, long reach, and fast speed will completely change the game. He believes his size will create a unique problem that the champion has not faced before.