Ian Machado Garry reveals ‘there is only one’ person deserving of the next title shot after he beats Islam Makhachev

Key Points:

• Ian Machado Garry is confident he will defeat Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 to become the new welterweight champion and views Carlos Prates as the only deserving contender for the next title shot after him.
• Garry praised Prates for his impressive wins over former champions Leon Edwards and Jack Della Maddalena, stating that other fighters in the division need more wins to earn a title shot.
• Shavkat Rakhmonov, who handed Garry his only career loss in 2024 but has been sidelined due to injury, remains a key future opponent, with Garry expressing respect and a desire for a rematch when Rakhmonov returns.
• Garry acknowledged the possibility of an immediate rematch with Makhachev depending on how the fight unfolds, especially given Makhachev’s status as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter and his 16-fight win streak.
• Ultimately, Garry emphasized focusing on winning the upcoming fight first before considering rematches or other challengers in the welterweight division.