Ian Garry names a rival for Carlos Prates and suggests a solution for the UFC welterweight division.

Ian Gary won Carlos Prates at UFC Kansas. Photo: Instagram/thenightmare

Ian Gary He presented a proposal to reorganize the UFC's busy welterweight division. After Islam makhachev dominate Jack Della Maddalena And after winning the division's belt, the Dagestani fighter became the target of a long line of challengers interested in dethroning him. Aware of the situation, the Irishman, who is among the top names in the title race, suggested a way to unlock the division.

In a video posted on social media, Garry hinted at a possible duel between Carlos Prates e MichaelMorales He described it as an ideal fight for the current state of the division. According to the fighter, the matchup would pit two athletes known for their high knockout power against each other, and he expressed skepticism about the Ecuadorian's willingness to accept the challenge.

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"Everyone has an opinion on who should fight whom next in the welterweight division. Here's mine:" Carlos Prates against MichaelMorales"Because they are two fighters with a lot of power in their strikes, and I want to see who comes out on top. I doubt Morales will accept it, because the truth is that Carlos hits harder," he said. Ian Gary.

The Irishman also considered a confrontation involving Prates and Jack Della Maddalena, but argued that the former champion should face Kamaru UsmanFor Garry, the duel would serve as an important test to assess the evolution of JDM's takedown defense game, as well as to indicate whether the Nigerian still possesses the necessary level to compete against the new generation of the division.

"I also kind of wanted to see Carlos against JDM, but I'm going to pair Jack against..." Kamaru Usman"I want to see if Jack can defend takedowns. Has he learned? Can he improve? Can he evolve? And Kamaru, does he still have the gears to face a prospect?" the Irishman continued.

Lastly, Ian Gary He made his main objective clear when outlining the category's landscape. For him, the next welterweight title defense should be led by the champion. Islam makhachev Facing the number one challenger: Himself.

"And finally, the fight for the welterweight world title. I want to see the champion." Islam makhachev "Defending the belt against the number one in the world: Me," he concluded. Ian Machado Garry.

Michael Morales hopes for an opportunity to face Ian Garry in the UFC.

Morales celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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While Ian Gary have suggested Carlos Prates to face MichaelMoralesThe 'Ecuadorian Spider-Man' claims that Ian Gary He doesn't deserve respect and revealed his desire to face the Irishman inside the UFC octagon.

"Then, (Ian Gary"He's a fighter who doesn't deserve respect. And I want to fight him. I really want to fight him. Whether it's after the title fight or before, it doesn't matter. I could even be champion. And if I become champion, I would still ask for that fight," he said. MichaelMorales in the interview.