Credit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC/NurPhotoFormer two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor defended Ian Machado Garry from a swirl of fan hate ahead of UFC 330. UFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry is looking to add to a year of upsets when he faces welterweight champion Islam Makhachev later this month at UFC 330. Garry’s recent marketing partnership with the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals wasn’t exactly well received either. Despite getting hate from all angles, Garry has the strong backing of UFC superstar Conor McGregor ahead of UFC 330. What is your prediction for Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry?