Ian Garry uses unusual provocation to put pressure on the UFC and Islam Makhachev.

Islam makhachev e Ian Gary They could face each other for the UFC belt. Photo: SUPER LUTAS montage

Ian Gary He had an unusual idea to put pressure on the UFC and, incidentally, provoke them. Islam makhachev. After winning Belal Muhammad | No. UFC QatarThe Irishman made it clear that he wants to fight for the welterweight title (up to 77 kg). However, according to the fighter himself, the champion would be... postponing the confrontation.

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In a social media post, Garry appeared impatiently standing next to a phone booth, as if waiting for a call. The scene references the expression 'answering the red phone,' popular among fighters and used to symbolize the moment when the UFC contacts them with important opportunities.

Ian Gary is still waiting for the call from the UFC 😂

(via @iangarryMMA) pic.twitter.com/J0rgwvWBP9

— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) March 20, 2026

With his sights set on Islam Makhachev, Ian Garry traveled to improve his grappling skills.

Ian Gary He's been training in Georgia. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

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Despite not having a confrontation with Islam Makahchev announced Ian Gary He has already started preparing. The Irishman sought to strengthen his grappling skills in preparation to face the Russian and drew attention on social media by sharing a trip to Georgia, a country with strong wrestling traditions.

Ian Gary is heading to Tbilisi, Georgia 🇬🇪 pic.twitter.com/70kYW0FwXQ

— UFCStats💭 (@TheUFCStats) February 15, 2026