Ian Garry points to a decisive factor in defeating Islam Makhachev at UFC 330.

Ian Gary He is one of the leading names in the welterweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

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One of the most skilled welterweights (up to 77,1 kg) in the world, Ian Gary will have the opportunity to reach the top of the category in the main fight of UFC 330when measuring forces with Islam makhachevon August 15. Amid intense preparation, Futuro declared he possessed the necessary characteristics to become the first fighter in over ten years to beat the champion. He spoke about the subject in an interview with 'The Ariel Helwani Show' this Monday (22).

According to the Irishman, who only lost to Shavkat Rakhmonov As a professional, his movement and standing ability represent a difficult puzzle for the Russian to solve, in addition to claiming to possess a completely different style from the rest of the category.

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"I have this feeling in my heart that they know I'm the most difficult opponent for him. That's why he's calling up Prates, Morales, that's why he called them up." Kamaru UsmanI'm complicated when I'm standing, when I'm on the ground. I'm hard to hit, hard to control, hard to predict. There's no one in this division who's a more difficult opponent for me. Islam makhachevI know how to prevent a position drop. I stopped 15 out of 17 drops by Shavkat and Belal Muhammad |"Four people in this sport, since I made my debut, have double-digit wins. Islam and I are two of those four," he stated.

🇮🇪🇷🇺 Ian Gary is confident that he is the trickiest opponent for Islam makhachev:

"I have this feeling in my heart that they know I'm the trickiest opponent for him. That's why he's calling out Prates, Morales, that's why he called out Kamaru Usman.

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Ian Garry accused Makhachev of avoiding him.

Islam makhachev e Ian Gary They could face each other for the UFC belt. Photo: SUPER LUTAS montage

In the same interview, the Irishman again spoke about the delay in making the fight official. According to him, Makhachev had refused several offers to face him sooner. Furthermore, he mentioned an alleged refusal by his rival to test his strength against... Ilia Topuria at the White House.

"There were talks about April. There was an official offer for May 9th, which he refused (UFC 328"I suggested the idea of ​​International Fight Week, then he said it deserves to be the main event; obviously the UFC planned Conor vs. Max for that. Islam refused the fight at the White House against Ilia," he stated.