Garry Dismisses Fan Criticism Ahead Of UFC 330

Ian Machado Garry says crowd noise won't affect him when he challenges Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title at UFC 330 on Saturday.

The Irish contender has drawn criticism from MMA fans over his interviews and public persona, but he told the Spinning Backfist MMA Show on Barstool that none of it registers. "I couldn't care less," Garry said, per BJPenn.com. "Ahead of my fight with Belal Muhammad in Qatar, I walked out to boos. Go back and listen to the audio 30 seconds into the fight. 'Let's go, Garry! Let's go!' This sport is a pantomime. I couldn't care less what people think of me."

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Garry Focused On Family, Not Fan Approval

Garry, who won a decision over former champion Muhammad in his last outing, said his motivation comes from his wife and son, not public opinion. "My little boy is going to be front row when I win that belt," he said. "I couldn't care what anyone else on this planet has to say about me or thinks about me, I want to see his smile. That's all that matters to me."

The 28-year-old welterweight enters the bout as the underdog against Makhachev, who is making his first defense of the 170-pound strap. Garry said proving doubters wrong drives him more than winning fans over, a stance he's maintained throughout a UFC run that has seen him rise to title contention despite persistent backlash.

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UFC 330 takes place Saturday in Chicago.

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• BJPenn — Ian Machado Garry not concerned about lack of fan support ahead of UFC 330: ‘I couldn’t care less what people think of me’