"I don't think he's in my path" - Ian Machado Garry stays firm on 3-fight plan, snubs Sean Brady matchup
Ian Machado Garry returned to the octagon at UFC Kansas City and defeated Carlos Prates via unanimous decision, bouncing back from the first loss of his mixed martial arts career. After the win, Garry revealed that he is hoping to fight for the title next. The Dubliner also has a three-fight plan, and it doesn't include locking horns with No.1 ranked welterweight contender Sean Brady.
'The Future' recently doubled down on his plans, laying out what he hopes to accomplish in his next three appearances while snubbing a matchup with Brady. Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, the Irishman revealed he has not been promised a title shot before being asked about facing Brady, to which he responded:
"Not in my mind. That guy needs to do a little bit more, too. I think you could see many, many different scenarios for Sean, but in my mind, I don't think he's in my path right now. I think it's the winner of [Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena]. Obviously, in my mind, I believe I'll win the fight, therefore Islam [Makhachev], the fact that he wants to move to 170 so if he wants to come up, I'd more than welcome that."
Garry added:
"Then I want the rematch with Shavkat [Rakhmonov]. That's the way I look at it. If that's my ideal way, that's the three fights that I want... I like it. It sounds good, right?... I think there's an absolute possibility that that is it because I don't think there's anyone bigger to fight for the title in the division right now."
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Ian Machado Garry hopes to step in as backup at UFC 315
Belal Muhammad will look to defend his welterweight title for the first time when he faces Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 in less than two weeks. Following his victory over Carlos Prates, Ian Machado Garry took to Instagram to share that he plans to serve as the backup fighter for the bout, stating:
"What's up everyone? We just did it again. 25 days notice against one of the most dangerous guys in the division. And guess what? Next week, I'm flying to Canada. I fly to Canada, I'm the backup for that world title fight and if anybody slips up, you best believe there's a world title coming back home to Dublin, Ireland and Brazil, baby."
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Despite Garry's plans to capture the belt in less than two weeks, it will require one of the fighters pulling out of UFC 315. Meanwhile, it remains to be seen if the promotion will allow him to fight two five-round bouts in two weeks.