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Carlos Prates says he should be next to challenge Islam Makhachev after his UFC Perth main-event KO of Jack Della Maddalena, extending his win streak to three and following a KO of former champ Leon Edwards; he argues Garry’s rumored title shot should be reconsidered and that he has earned the Makhachev bout.
Ian Machado Garry publicly teased a welterweight title showdown with Islam Makhachev after his recent win, saying he’s ready while noting Makhachev might need more time. Makhachev is the reigning champ after defeating Jack Della Maddalena, and Garry sits at 10-1 in the UFC with a two-fight win streak. Makhachev’s manager replied on Twitter, though the article doesn’t detail the reply.
Belal Muhammad used AI (ChatGPT) to craft a humorous response to Ian Machado Garry's callout, criticizing Garry's trash talk and signaling his focus on potential fights, including a possible rematch with Kamaru Usman, as the UFC welterweight division's title picture evolves.
Belal Muhammad dismisses Ian Machado Garry's callout with a sarcastic response, revealing his trash talk was generated by Chat GPT, as both fighters await their next bouts in the UFC welterweight division.
Ian Machado Garry disputes his unanimous decision loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310, where they fought for the welterweight number one contendership. Despite Rakhmonov's grappling advantage, Garry impressed with his defensive skills and nearly secured a rear-naked choke. The fight ended with a close 48-47 score in favor of Rakhmonov, which Garry contested, claiming he didn't feel defeated and was proud of his performance against a formidable opponent. UFC CEO Dana White acknowledged the high stakes and praised both fighters' performances.
Vicente Luque, who has trained with both Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry, predicts Rakhmonov will have the edge in their upcoming UFC 310 welterweight bout. Luque praises Rakhmonov's all-around skills, including striking, conditioning, grappling, and wrestling, suggesting he could become a division champion. While acknowledging Machado Garry's striking abilities, Luque believes Rakhmonov's grappling and wrestling give him the advantage. Luque himself will also compete at UFC 310 against Themba Gorimbo.
Michael Page criticizes Ian Machado Garry, calling him a "bad BBL version" of Conor McGregor, ahead of their fight at UFC 303. Page reveals that the fight was initially planned for UFC 304 in Manchester but was moved to June due to Garry's insistence. Despite his harsh words, Page acknowledges Garry's skills but remains confident in his own abilities to win.
Ian Machado Garry will face Michael Page in a welterweight bout at UFC 303 in Las Vegas on June 29, 2024. The event, headlined by Conor McGregor's return against Michael Chandler, also features several other notable fights. Garry, who is undefeated, had initially aimed to fight Colby Covington but will now take on Page, a former Bellator title challenger.
Ian Machado Garry claims to have signed a contract to fight Colby Covington in the UFC, but Covington has yet to sign. The two have been teasing a fight for weeks, with Garry calling out Covington after his recent win and Covington setting stipulations for the fight. Garry has accused Covington of trying to avoid the fight, putting pressure on him to make it official.
Ian Machado Garry secured a workmanlike win over Geoff Neal at UFC 298, with judges scoring the fight 30-27 in his favor, though some fighters and observers expressed frustration and disbelief at the decision, with accusations of rigging and calls for a rematch.
Welterweight knockout king Matt Brown praises Ian Machado Garry as "championship level material" ahead of his fight against Geoff Neal at UFC 298, expressing confidence in Garry's striking abilities but acknowledging the challenge Neal poses. Brown believes Garry has the potential to be the best striker in the welterweight division and sees the negativity surrounding him as motivation to train harder and prove himself in the octagon.
UFC fighter Ian Machado Garry is focused on his upcoming match but hasn't forgotten the abhorrent comments made by Sean Strickland and Colby Covington about his family. Garry plans to seek revenge by defeating them in the octagon and believes that intelligent and funny trash talk has a place in the sport, but the comments made by Strickland and Covington crossed the line into abuse.
Ian Machado Garry advises UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland to seek mental health therapy, criticizing Strickland for lashing out at him and others due to childhood trauma. Garry suggests that Strickland should address his issues and seek professional help, expressing a willingness to fight him in the future.
Ian Machado Garry responds to Sean Strickland's recent comments and details a run-in at the UFC Performance Institute, expressing his desire to address the situation in the octagon. Garry criticizes Strickland's behavior, urging him to seek help for his issues and refrain from attacking others. He emphasizes the need to handle mental health issues appropriately and suggests finding alternative ways to promote fights without resorting to toxic talk.
Ian Machado Garry has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout against Vicente Luque at UFC 296 due to pneumonia. The 26-year-old Irish striker, who is undefeated in the UFC, was initially reported to have the flu before it developed into pneumonia. With no time to find a replacement, the fight has been canceled.