Garry's mid-fight hugs ignite debate over killer instinct at UFC 330
TL;DR
Ian Garry repeatedly hugged Islam Makhachev across breaks during UFC 330, drawing confusion from Makhachev and sharp criticism from Kenny Florian who called the behavior irritating; Dana White accused Garry of lacking killer instinct, saying a finish would have changed the outcome. Makhachev won by unanimous decision after five rounds, turning the bout into a discussion about fight mentality and psychology.
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- Main Card Results | UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry UFC.com
- Dana White says Ian Garry lacks 'even an ounce of killer instinct' after loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 CBS Sports
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