Ian Garry‘s recent performance at UFC Kansas City cemented his reputation as one of the most dangerous fighters in the welterweight category. The Irishman defeated Carlos Prates by unanimous decision, ending Prates’ undefeated streak and making a significant statement about his title picture. Garry’s success came only 25 days after stepping in on short notice, proving his readiness and adaptability.

The performance improved the Irishman’s stock, and the welterweight division is now on notice for his next move. In fact, ‘The Future’ is making sure that every fighter, such as Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena, is on high alert through some very strong words.

In a post-fight video, Machado addressed his increasing ambitions and offered a stark warning to the welterweight division. The Irishman stated that he has been named the official backup fighter for the UFC 315 main event, which will feature the champion Belal Muhammad and challenger Jack Della Maddalena. ‘The Future declared that if Della Maddalena slips up, he is ready to step in and fight for the title. “I’m the backup for the world title fight. If anybody slips up, you best believe there’s a world title coming back home to Dublin, Ireland, and Brazil, baby,” Garry declared.

But that’s not all. Garry continued to create headlines at the post-event press conference, making a nasty remark about rising welterweight rival Joaquin Buckley. Garry showed his disdain for Buckley and didn’t hold back when he called him out, saying, “That man is an absolute p—-. I don’t care what he has to say.”

The clash with Buckley simply added fuel to Garry’s fire, as the Irishman appears more determined than ever to cement his domination in the division. Meanwhile, Buckley has been making noise in the welterweight division, with an incredible six-fight winning streak and an upcoming fight against Kamaru Usman.

Ian Garry’s honest response shows that he has no time for distractions and is focused on his ultimate aim—the welterweight throne. After recovering from his initial loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov in December, Garry proved his ability to handle pressure and learn from his mistakes. Garry is prepared for greatness, with his sights set squarely on UFC 315 and the prospect of coming in as a backup fighter.

Now, only time will tell if he gets a shot at the title at the much-awaited PPV event next month. However, it is quite interesting that while Machado is out there warning the champion and the contender, ‘Remember The Name’ actually rooted for his win at the UFC Kansas City main event.

Belal Muhammad predicted Ian Garry’s win against Carlos Prates

It is quite interesting that before UFC Kansas City, Belal Muhammad predicted Ian Garry would win versus Carlos Prates. Muhammad noted for his keen insights into the welterweight category, assessed Garry’s preparation for the bout, claiming that his knowledge from the Shavkat Rakhmonov defeat would be useful in dealing with Prates.

The champion appreciated Machado’s tactical thinking, particularly his ability to use distance and movement efficiently. ‘Remember The Name’ also highlighted that ‘The Future’ would avoid a brawl with Prates, instead relying on his “stick and move” tactic to manage the pace and win the bout.

This prediction reflected Muhammad’s faith in Garry’s skill set and his belief that the Irishman was ready for the challenge. The Irishman’s fight with Prates went as Muhammad predicted, with ‘The Future’ using his movement and striking to counter Prates’ attack.

Ian Garry’s ability to adjust and improve his strategy following his first loss to Rakhmonov was on full display. Despite his impressive knockout record in the UFC, Prates was unable to match Garry’s evasive approach. The Irishman followed his game plan, delivering clean jabs and kicks while maintaining distance to avoid being surrounded by Prates’ powerful punches.

His steady, composed performance gained him victory, showing that he had learned from his failure and emerged stronger. Belal Muhammad’s belief in Garry’s ability says much about the young welterweight’s prospects. As a seasoned veteran, ‘Remember the Name’ has seen many fighters come and go, and his endorsement of Garry is significant.

Belal Muhammad’s prediction demonstrated not only his comprehension of the Irishman’s skill set but also how confident he is in Machado’s future in the division. But what do you think? Is he good enough to dethrone a champion as good as ‘Remember The Name’? Let us know in the comments.