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Ian Garry has been training in Georgia. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.
Even without the fight being officially confirmed, it seems that the mood between Ian Gary e Islam makhachev They are already on edge. This Monday (2), the main candidate to dispute the welterweight title (up to 77,1 kg) came out publicly to accuse Islam makhachev to avoid confrontation on the date previously agreed upon by the parties. Conducting training sessions grapple In Georgia, Futuro said the champion still doesn't feel ready to make his first title defense.
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In the post, the Irishman highlighted that he already feels prepared to compete for the belt for 25 minutes. However, he reportedly received a different response from the Russian's team.
“I’m ready… He needs more time. Imagine the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world needing more time,” the fighter stated.
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Recently, Khabib Nurmagomedov He even stated that the current champion should return in June or July, as training will only begin after the end of Ramadan, a holy period for Muslims. This means that Makhachev will be without training until the 19th of this month.
Ian Garry is one of the big names in the category.
Ian Garry defeated Carlos Prates at UFC Kansas. Photo: Instagram/thenightmare
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