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Garry (17-1) believes he can pull off an upset and emerge victorious when he takes on welterweight champion Islam Makhachev (28-1) in the main event of UFC 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Aug. 15. The Irishman is high in confidence, especially considering the last two numbered events ended in big upsets.
Ian Garry is looking to replicate Sean Strickland’s success
Garry questions those who aren’t giving him a chance against Makhachev and points to Strickland’s win over the previously unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328.
“If people think when Sean Strickland goes out and beats Khamzat Chimaev and upsets the apple cart, and no one expected, no one can sit here and think that it’s impossible that I can beat Islam Makhachev,” He told Paul Browne.
“The Future” added that he’s a far more well-rounded fighter than Strickland and that the combination of his skills and intelligence will be challenging for Makhachev to handle.
“If anything, I’m a far more dangerous threat. I’m far more complete and I have way, way, way more ways of winning that fight. I am the most dangerous opponent for Islam Makhachev, and it’s my job to go out and prove that. My mindset, my vision, and my fight IQ… Three things that can’t be taught. You either have them or you don’t.”
Garry is coming off decision wins over former champion Belal Muhammad and Carlos Prates, while Makhachev won the welterweight title by beating Jack Della Maddalena. Furthermore, while the former is motivated by recent underdog victories, the latter is looking to surpass Anderson Silva by breaking the record for most consecutive UFC wins.
This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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