Ian Machado Garry has dropped a cryptic submit on Threads that has obtained the MMA group buzzing.
It’s no secret that the Irishman desires to battle newly minted UFC welterweight champion and pound-for-pound king Islam Makhachev subsequent. Most just lately, ‘The Future’ known as out Makhachev once more, first by lauding the Dagestani phenom after which opining that Makhachev could be the best, however as soon as he dethrones the Russian fighter, individuals’s perspective on Garry as a fighter will change. In a current video on his socials, he stated:
“Islam Makhachev is without doubt one of the best fighters strolling the planet earth proper now. The primary pound-for-pound fighter on the planet, a two-weight world champion, a former Sambo and European world champion… If you beat Islam, it adjustments the best way everybody on the planet thinks about you, and I’m going to do it.”
Take a look at Ian Machado Garry’s feedback under:
Ian Machado Garry’s Cryptic Message Concentrating on MMA Supervisor
Now, Ian Machado Garry has dropped one other submit, hinting that Ali Abdelaziz, Islam Makhachev’s supervisor, might have turned down a Makhachev vs. Garry matchup. ‘The Future’ posted on Threads:
“Someones supervisor feels like he’s nervous 👀”
Take a look at Ian Machado Garry’s feedback under:
Abdelaziz doesn’t assume ‘The Future’ deserves a title shot and has vowed to push for Kamaru Usman, in order that the latter will get the chance as a substitute.
In the meantime, Islam Makhachev is predicted to make his first title protection after Ramadan, and rumors counsel he’ll battle Michael Morales.
Nonetheless, Ian Machado Garry has racked up back-to-back wins over Carlos Prates and Belal Muhammad in 2025. ‘The Future’ has only one loss on his MMA file, which got here in opposition to former training partner Shavkat Rakhmonov in 2024. The Irishman has additionally stepped up on brief discover and confirmed himself a real firm man.
Whereas his current wins haven’t been finishes, Garry is a extremely calculated fighter who gave ‘Nomad’ actual issues. Contemplating Rakhmonov and Islam Makhachev share related battle kinds, Garry may very well be an issue for the P4P king, too.
