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Islam Makhachev believes he will teach Ian Machado Garry how to be humble once UFC 330 is in the books.

Makhahcev is looking for his first successful welterweight title defense when he collides with Garry on Saturday. As fight night approaches, the athletes competing on this weekend’s card in Philadelphia have been fulfilling media obligations. When Makhachev spoke to reporters during his scrum, he was asked what he thinks about his upcoming title challenger as a person.

The reigning 170-pound champion believes Garry’s bravado will come back to haunt him when the lights are shining brighter than ever.

“I think he’s good person, good guy, but he acts like he’s bad boy or something like this,” Makhachev said. “I tell in the interview also, we will make him humble.”

Garry has said that not only does he envision a knockout win at UFC 330, but he also plans to make it an emphatic finish and not a lucky shot. UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier believes that “The Future” is making a mistake with that mindset, while others feel Garry is simply hyping up the fight.

There has been much speculation over Makhachev’s future once Saturday’s event has wrapped up. Longtime UFC color commentator Joe Rogan recently admitted that he wouldn’t be shocked if Makhachev retires should he earn the victory over Garry.

Regardless of Makhachev’s plans, Garry hopes to prove that the next generation of welterweights has arrived with him leading the charge. The Irishman told media members that Carlos Prates is the most deserving contender after UFC 330, and he claims he’d give “The Nightmare” a title shot if he is successful against Makhachev.

Will it be business as usual for Islam Makahchev at UFC 330, or will Ian Machado Garry give him problems on Saturday? Sound off in the comments below.

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