"This is, I can tell you, the UFC working on a big fight Islam Makhachev and [Ian's] name is not involved. Much bigger. One of the biggest fight in the UFC right now they can make. Stay tuned."
"The Champ will let you know, there are so many great options, you in the conversation for now."
"I'm ready... He needs more time. Imagine being the number one pound for pound fighter on the planet and needing MORE time."
Ian Garry, a welterweight title contender, is engaged in a public dispute with Islam Makhachev's manager Ali Abdelaziz over the champion's next opponent. Abdelaziz initially claimed the UFC was working on a major fight for Makhachev that did not involve Garry, but later acknowledged Garry remains in consideration alongside other options. Garry directly refuted Abdelaziz's initial statement and subsequently criticized Makhachev for allegedly delaying a title defense despite holding the pound-for-pound ranking. Makhachev was previously linked to a defense against Kamaru Usman, though Usman has indicated he may not receive the shot. Undefeated contender Michael Morales is also pursuing a title opportunity against Makhachev.
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