The leader of Fighting Nerds points to Ian Garry as a tough fight for Makhachev and projects a duel against Carlos Prates in Brazil.

Garry and Prates face off in a promotional UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Pablo Sucupira believes that Ian Gary has the necessary tools to dethrone Islam makhachev and win the UFC welterweight (up to 77 kg) belt. Analyzing a potential matchup between the athletes, the Fighting Nerds coach highlights that the Irishman could exploit his physical characteristics and adopt a strategy similar to that used by... Sean Strickland in a duel last month against Khamzat Shimaevwhich could make life difficult for the Russian champion.

In Pablo's view, a potential confrontation would also serve as an important test to measure the greatness of the Dagestani fighter, currently ranked by the UFC as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.

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"Ian Gary "He has the right game plan and I think he's going to play the right game plan against Makhachev. The question is whether we'll see just how phenomenal Makhachev really is," in an interview with 'PVT' on YouTube.

Sucupira drew attention to Garry's physique, who currently competes in the welterweight division, but, according to him, could even compete in higher weight classes.

"There are 77 kg fighters who could fight at 70 kg and there are 77 kg fighters who could fight at 84 kg." Ian Gary "He could fight at 84 kg, he's bigger than Carlão," the coach stated, referring to Carlos Prates, one of the leading names in Fighting Nerds.

Next, Pablo explained that size isn't the Irishman's only advantage. According to him, Garry's constant movement and lightness on his feet can represent a considerable challenge for any grappling specialist, including Makhachev. Comparing the Russian's last UFC fight against... Jack Della Maddalena.

"Jack isn't a very large 77 kg, so there's going to be a big size difference, not just in height. The Ian Gary He's a guy who doesn't charge for the punches, unlike Maddalena, who stays planted on the ground. Ian Gary "He's light, it's difficult to take down a guy like that," he analyzed.

Carlos Prates vs. Ian Garry in Brazil?

Pablo Sucupira also revealed that there is interest in promoting a rematch between Ian Gary e Carlos Prates in Brazilian territory. According to the coach, the idea has already been discussed by the athletes themselves and could gain traction depending on their next steps within the UFC.

"Ian Gary "Carlão and I agreed that if they both won their fights, they would try to have this title fight in Brazil," Sucupira revealed when commenting on the possibility of a duel between the Irishman and the Brazilian.

If the fight actually happens, it has the potential to become one of the biggest attractions ever held by the UFC in Brazil in recent years, pitting two of the most important names from Chute Boxe and Fighting Nerds, two academies located in São Paulo, against each other.