Islam Makhachev’s coach believesIan Garrywould be heavily outmatched in a potential fight with the Dagestani.
Makhachev secured the welterweight title with a commanding, wrestling-driven performance over Jack Della Maddalena via unanimous decision atUFC 322this past November.
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After the victory, attention quickly shifted to who the new 170-pound champion would face in his first title defense, with several top contenders entering the conversation.
In recent weeks, speculation has grown that Garry could emerge as the next challenger, and the buzz picked up even more when“The Future” traveled to Georgiaearlier this week to sharpen his wrestling in the sport’s traditional stronghold.
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However, Islam Makhachev’s longtime coach,Javier Mendez, cautioned Ian Garry, insisting that his pupil would hold a clear advantage if the fight hit the mat.
During a recent interview with Submission Radio, Javier Mendez addressed a possible showdown betweenIslam Makhachevand Ian Garry. While he spoke highly about “The Future” and his strengths, the seasoned coach emphasized that Makhachev’s camp is fully prepared for the challenge.
“I feel good about it. He’s [Garry] a well-known guy. He’s very highly skilled, and I look forward to the challenge. If that’s who they pick and that’s who Islam wants, no problem. Bring him on the plate. We’ll get ready for Ian Garry. He’s good,” Mendez said.
Mendez went on to outline how he believes apotential clashwould unfold, acknowledging the Irishman’s striking threat but warning that once the fight hit the mat, he believes the reigning UFC welterweight champion would completely overwhelm him.
Source: LowKickMMA.com
