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Coach defends Ian Machado Garry for hugging Islam Makhachev at UFC 330, confident in rematch: ‘We’re going to have that belt next year’

Originally reported byMMA Fighting

Ian Machado Garry has faced criticism for the excessive hugging during his UFC 330 title fight in August, when he lost a decision to Islam Makhachev, but his head coach Diego Lima believes the hate is too much. Makhachev said…

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Coach defends Ian Machado Garry for hugging Islam Makhachev at UFC 330, confident in rematch: ‘We’re going to have that belt next year’

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