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Ian Machado Garry: It would be a “dream” to see Conor McGregor fighting live

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The Irish Valleries Ian Garry set its goal in the welterweight title and begins to pave his own path as an MMA super -star with an impressive victorious run.

Garry spoke about the current MMA scene and compares Ilia Topuria’s growth and influence for Spain with Conor McGregor and his influence on Irish MMA, and also predicted a potential fight with Khamzat Chimaev and a resentment between Paddy Pimblett and Ili Topuria.

Talking with Covers.comUFC warrior Ian Machado Garry said:

  • It would be a “dream come true” to see how Conor McGregor fights live – I don’t care if we share the card
  • What Conor McGregor for Ireland MMA, Ilia Topuria does for Spain MMA
  • If UFC wants me to fight Sean Brady – the answer is like that
  • I am in an interview to fight Jacek della Maddalen for the title
  • Khamzat Chimaev never fought anyone like me
  • Paddy Pimblett against Ilia Topuria – one of the biggest fights in history

Ian Machado Garry: It would be a “dream” to see how Conor McGregor is fighting live, Paddy Pimblett vs Ilia Topuria one of the biggest fights in the history of UFC, I will fight Sean Brady, but I talk to Jacek Dela Maddalena

It would be a “dream come true” to see how Conor McGregor fights live – I don’t care if we share the card

I don’t even know if I want to share a bleeding card with this guy [McGregor]. I just want to see how a man fights live. I am there. I don’t care if we don’t fight the same night. I just want to see how he fights live.

I have never been able to see Conor cards; Program, gathering, noise, everything live – it would be a more fulfilled dream than sharing a card with it, to be straightforward.

What Conor McGregor did for Irish MMA, Ilia Topuria does MMA for Spain

What Conor McGregor She did it for Ireland in MMA, Ilia does in Spain for MMA. I met with Ilia in Spain. I went to his house and trained him. I saw what he was doing [growing MMA popularity] At a concert in which I was, which was the WOW FC card.

Until recently, MMA was not legal in Spain and would have an absolutely huge role to play, becoming a world champion. Going with the UFC belt in Santiago Bernabeu during the Real Madrid game.

All this has to play when your country has a world champion in sport – it matters. So what Conor did Irish MMA, Ilia Topuria will do for Spanish MMA.

If UFC wants me to fight Sean Brady – the answer is like that

It’s a fight he [Sean Brady] He wants and this is not a arduous fight to organize. The truth is that it’s about what UFC wants? They are a brand, they fight in battle, and if they want to see how I fight anyone, they know that they get “yes”.

I am someone who will fight anyone, anywhere and time. And, for example, Sean Brady, is not a arduous fight to organize. It’s just whether UFC wants it or not.

I am in an interview to fight Jacek della Maddalen for the title

I talk 100% about shots in Jacek della Maddalen.

There is no major name now that you can mention in the division, apart from mine – you can put any other there, but the argument is that I am the biggest draw, and if you put anyone who versus me in the world title, it would be the biggest fight.

Paddy Pimblett against Ilia Topuria – one of the biggest fights in history

Paddy was phenomenal. You can’t just praise what he did and how he did it. He went out there. He corrected everything he said.

He was beaten and defeats everyone who was erected before him, looked great and has such popularity inside and outside the octopus, does what he must, and does a very good job in it.

Paddy and Ilia are a massive, massive fight if this happens. It will be so massive, so massive. I think it’s a stadium [fight]. It will be one of the biggest fights we’ve ever seen.

Khamzat Chimaev never fought anyone like me

I am not afraid of anyone and I believe that I can beat everyone in this sport. If this is a way to do it, I can find it. I think Khamzat is phenomenal in what he does. I just believe that he didn’t fight anyone who could do him what I could.

I love the challenge and it would be absolutely a challenge. And with what he did in his career and how he did it. That would excite me.

Islam Makhachev against Jack della Maddalena is a “phenomenal” fight

Size matters, and when you give up an additional 15 pounds to move the division – yes, Islam Makhachev It is huge and yes, Islam is forceful and we know that it is over 155.

We know that it probably goes around 180–190-but Jack is simply a bigger man and I watch [Islam’s] Fighting with Alex Volkanovski and Dustin Pourier and I see these fights, yes, Islam looked great, and Islam did what he had to do. But Jack is a greater man. It hits harder. Everything is more undergoing.

I believe that the size of the size will be vital. This is the biggest factor. Is Islam consistently taking guys of this size and keeps them? How does his strength versus Jacek’s strength fits? Stylistically a phenomenal fight. Is Islam huge enough to be a welterweight when you look at it compared to Jacek? Let’s find out.

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UFC Vegas 124 ‘Cortes-Acosta vs. Walker’ play-by-play, results & round scoring

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UFC Vegas 124 ‘Cortes-Acosta vs. Walker’ play-by-play, results & round scoring

Sherdog’s live
UFC Vegas 124 coverage will begin Saturday at 5 p.m. ET. The
event is also known as
UFC Fight Night 293.

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Dana White calls out Islam Makhachev over UFC activity: ‘It backs up the division’

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Dana White calls out Islam Makhachev over UFC activity: ‘It backs up the division’
Dana White has slammed Islam
Makhachev’s activity.

After defending his title against Ian Garry in
August, Makhachev called for another title defense before Ramadan
2027. The Dagestani even singled out Carlos
Prates as his next challenger. According to the
Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO, the matchup was verbally
agreed for UFC
336 on Jan. 30, 2027, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto before
Makhachev changed his mind.

Dana White claims Islam Makhachev vs. Carlos Prates was
‘verbally agreed'

While White doesn't expect Makhachev to fight three times a year at
this stage in his career, he would like him to fight at least twice
a year.

“That was verbally agreed to… I like when guys fight a lot,†White
said during a media scrum captured by TheMacLife. “Being a
champion, I don’t really expect you to fight three times a year.
But twice would be nice. It backs up the division; there are many
guys who would like a shot at the title.â€

Makhachev (29-1) hasn't fought more than twice a year since 2022.
Prates (24-7) and unbeaten welterweight contender Michael
Morales (19-0) are now set to contest interim gold at UFC 336,
with the winner set to fight Makhachev after Ramadan.

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UFC champion reveals mother may have final say in retirement call: ‘I will obey her word’

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UFC champion reveals mother may have final say in retirement call: ‘I will obey her word’

Islam Makhachev has followed Khabib Nurmagomedov's footsteps in more ways than one, and that might include how he decides to end his fighting career.

Nurmagomedov, Makhachev's close friend and mentor, memorably retired in October 2020 following a win over Justin Gaethje that marked his third straight defense of the UFC lightweight title and improved his flawless record to 29-0. Afterwards, Nurmagomedov declared he was done with fighting, citing a promise to his mother that he would no longer fight with the recent passing of his father, legendary coach Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.

Now, Makhachev is making a similar vow.

“My mother has always been against me fighting,†Makhachev told Red Corner MMA at the Sambo World Championship event in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. “I've always listened to my mother, so soon I will obey her word.â€

Like Nurmagomedov, Makhachev has carved out an unassailable legacy in MMA. The 35-year-old recorded his first successful welterweight title defense by defeating Ian Machado Garry this past August at UFC 330, and holds the record for the most consecutive successful title defenses in the lightweight division with four. He has won 17 straight fights since losing to Adriano Martins in his second UFC appearance, and holds a pro record of 29-1.

Makhachev's next challenger will be determined by an interim title bout between Carlos Prates and Michael Morales at UFC 336 in January, and after he faces the winner, he's still not sure when exactly he'll make a decision on his final fight.

“There's no number,†Makhachev said. “I am just reaching the finish line. There aren't many things that could give me motivation in this sport. I'm at the finish line. I just want to fight the contenders, but I don't see any new names.â€

Makhachev has received criticism for not facing neither Prates nor Morales in January, instead letting one of the challengers remove the other from the equation. Asked which fighter presents a bigger threat to his championship reign, Makhachev sounded unworried.

“It's a good fight and I think both of them deserve a title shot,†Makhachev said. “That's why I would like to see which of them is more deserving. We'll find out in January.â€

“They are both good,†he added. “They are both punchers. Although, I wouldn't say either of them is a threat for me. I am a bad matchup for them stylistically.â€

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