Garry and Prates face off in a promotional UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Ian Garry already knows who he would like to face if he has his arm raised at UFC 330 , scheduled for next Saturday (15). Scheduled to face Islam Makhachev in the main event, the Irishman will have the chance to win the welterweight belt (up to 77 kg) and, even before putting the title around his waist, he has already defined Carlos Prates as his next target.
During a press conference at Media Day, Garry stated that Prates is the most deserving fighter against him and recalled his dominance over the Brazilian in their first encounter. The Irishman also promised to repeat the result and affirmed his intention to knock out the São Paulo native when they face each other again.
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"There's no one more deserving than Carlos Prates , that's for sure, and he deserves this beating. I beat him for 24 minutes last time, and after I'm done with him, he's going to sleep very well," said Ian Garry.
Islam Makhachev faces Ian Garry at UFC 330
Before even thinking about Carlos Prates , Ian Garry has a tough mission at UFC 330. The Irishman faces Islam Makhachev in a fight that pits grappling dominance against striking volume.
Although Garry boasts a significant physical advantage, measuring 1,90m tall and 1,88m in wingspan compared to the champion's 1,78m in both measurements, the Russian holds a considerable advantage in his professional record with 28-1-0. The Irishman attempts to shock the world with a record of 17 wins and only one loss.
The technical matchup pits Garry's striking volume against Makhachev's relentless wrestling. The challenger lands an average of 4,78 significant strikes per minute compared to the champion's 2,45, but will need to test his 80% takedown defense. This is because Makhachev executes approximately 3,10 takedowns every 15 minutes with 56% accuracy, overwhelmingly controlling the action on the ground.
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