Conor McGregor Backs Ian Machado Garry to Upset Islam Makhachev at UFC 330

Conor McGregor has publicly backed Irish fighter Ian Machado Garry to pull off an upset victory over UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 330. The former two-division UFC champion shared his prediction on social media, calling for Garry to win with a late head kick. The article was published on August 14, 2026, ahead of the UFC 330 main event.