Islam Makhachev tells Ian Machado Garry to ‘shut up’ as UFC star answers emotional question for him

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev told welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry to 'shut up' after Garry attempted to answer on Makhachev's behalf when the Russian fighter was asked an emotional question about his mentor, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the late father of Khabib Nurmagomedov. Abdulmanap, who was a highly influential figure in Makhachev's career, passed away in 2020. The incident highlighted tensions between Makhachev and Machado Garry, who has been vocal in UFC media appearances.