Ian Machado Garry thinks he ought to be ranked rather a lot greater after shedding to Shavkat Rakhmonov.
Machado Garry (15-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) rallied late in a unanimous resolution loss to Rakhmonov earlier this month at UFC 310. It was a detailed affair, however given his five-round matchup with Rakhmonov (19-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) was dubbed as a title eliminator by UFC CEO Dana White, Machado Garry anticipated to be bumped up the rankings even with the defeat.
The Irishman is at present No. 7 within the UFC’s welterweight standings, the identical place he was previous to the battle.
“The way in which I have a look at that is that the battle towards Shavkat was to be the No. 1 contender on the planet, and exit and battle for the belt subsequent,” Machado Garry instructed MMA Knockout. “If I’m not the No. 1 contender of which Shavkat bought his hand raised and has now cemented himself, I’m positively No. f*cking 2. That’s the way in which I have a look at it as a result of there’s no means after that efficiency, you may’t sit there and say that I’m among the finest within the division. So regardless of the rankings need to formally say, it’s OK.”
Machado Garry mentioned he’s keen to step up once more if UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad or Rakhmonov can’t make it to their title battle when it’s scheduled.
“I do know in my coronary heart and my soul, and I see the followers are giving me loads of love and loads of respect for that battle,” Machado Garry mentioned. “I’m completely, in my thoughts, the No. 2 contender on the planet. So, may I see the UFC reserving me as a alternative? Sure.
“Do I feel it’s lifelike? Doubtlessly. Nonetheless, we’ll see when the playing cards come. If they need that, in the event that they want that. I’ll say one factor: I will likely be prepared if they need me. Like I at all times am. Prepared, ready for anybody and wherever.”
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