Ian Garry: “I’d like to fight Makhachev.”

Sports news » Ian Garry: “I’d like to fight Makhachev.”

Top Irish welterweight fighter Ian Garry has commented on speculation regarding lightweight division champion Islam Makhachev potentially moving up to the 77kg weight class.

Garry stated, “Makhachev`s move to welterweight? That`s incredibly interesting! He is a highly skilled and versatile MMA fighter, truly exceptional. It`s also notable that he avoids extreme weight cutting. I would absolutely love to fight him! If you want to prove yourself against the best, then fighting Makhachev is the ultimate test. UFC, consider this my challenge! Do you think I would refuse this fight?” Garry exclaimed in an interview with Ariel Helwani.

Jasper Blackthorne

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