Ian Machado Garry has dealt with plenty of criticism from MMA fans, but the Irish welterweight says the hostility exists mainly behind a screen. Ahead of his UFC 330 title fight with Islam Makhachev, Garry described a clear difference between social media comments and the reception he gets in person. The Dublin-born athlete will challenge Makhachev for the UFC welterweight title on August 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. Ian Machado Garry Says MMA’s Online Hate Is “Completely Fake” Ahead of UFC 330“The way fighters are treated online is completely fake,” Garry said, in an exclusive interview with LowKick MMA with the help of BetVictor Casino “I have had hate campaigns, but I get nothing but love, cuddles and admiration when I meet people in person. Ariel Helwani backs Ian Machado Garry.