Islam Makhachev's coach welcomes Ian Garry's trash talk with one exception

American Kickboxing Academy coach Javier Mendez said Ian Garry's pre-fight trash talk is acceptable if it avoids deeply personal subjects, underscoring standards ahead of UFC 330.In an interview with NewBettingSites, Mendez praised Ian Garry for building interest in the welterweight title fight with Islam Makhachev without crossing lines. He outlined boundaries for trash talk in MMA, stating that country, family, and religion should remain off limits.Mendez also dismissed comparisons to the Khabib Nurmagomedov–Conor McGregor rivalry, saying Garry has remained respectful.Makhachev enters UFC 330 at 28-1, while Garry is 17-1; with a win, Makhachev can break the UFC record for most consecutive victories.