Conor McGregor Shows Support for Ian Garry Ahead of Islam Makhachev Fight

 

 

 

 

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Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has publicly cheered on fellow Irish fighter Ian Machado Garry before his big title fight. The UFC recently posted a short video showing Garry and current champion Islam Makhachev staring each other down. McGregor quickly noticed the video and left a comment to support his countryman, writing: "Come on Garry, target that big mallet!"

For everyday fans, the word "mallet" might sound confusing because a mallet is normally a heavy wooden hammer. However, in everyday Irish and British slang, people often use the word "mallet" as a funny, casual nickname for a person's head. When McGregor tells Garry to aim for the "mallet," he is simply telling him to target Makhachev's chin and head during the fight.

This highly anticipated championship fight will headline the UFC 330 event this weekend in Philadelphia. Garry is trying to become the next undisputed champion from Ireland, just like his idol once did. With this short social media comment, Garry now has the loud backing and direct advice of the most famous fighter in mixed martial arts history.