Rivals? Yes. Enemies? Never! After winning the main fight of UFC 330 against Ian Garry and defending the welterweight belt (up to 77,1 kg) for the first time, Islam Makhachev met Leo, his opponent's son, right after leaving the most famous octagon in the world. The interaction was recorded and published on social media in the early hours of last Sunday (16).
In the video, captured firsthand by journalist Vlad Kolos, the champion approaches Ian's wife, Layla Machado Garry, who was holding their son in her arms. Makhachev gently touched the boy's face, who was crying with sadness over his father's defeat. After this moment, the Russian went to the locker room.
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Islam Makhachev made sure to meet Ian Garry ’s son Leo right after leaving the Octagon. ❤️
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Ian Garry's son is a fan of Islam Makhachev.
Leo's presence caught the attention of fans throughout the week leading up to the fight. A self-proclaimed fan of Islam, the boy even cried after the first face-off between the two fighters because he couldn't interact with the Russian. Later, the two met shortly before the ceremonial weigh-in, generating positive reactions on social media.
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