Islam Makhachev responds to Ian Garry: ‘I’m ready at any time’

Ian
Garry isn’t giving up on his title shot aspirations any time
soon. 

Garry is considered among the frontrunners for a
UFC welterweight title shot against Islam
Makhachev. “The Future” has aimed multiple shots at Makhachev
since the Dagestani star became the champion last year. Garry
continues to callout Makhachev at regular intervals, while also
slamming him for inactivity. Garry recently called out the champion
for “princess” behavior while rallying for a title shot.

“First you say you have a hand injury, Dana said August, you’re
saying July – I’ve been ready since you last turned me down in
May,” Garry wrote on Instagram. “We’re all waiting on you
princess.”

Ready and Willing

Makhachev is seemingly open to defending his title against Garry.
The champion hinted that he is healthy and waiting for a
contract.

“Don’t worry about my injuries,” Makhachev responded. “I’m ready at
any time. I’m waiting for the contract.”

Makhachev (28-1) won the title with a dominant unanimous decision
over Jack
Della Maddalena at UFC 322 this past November. While rumors
suggest that Makhachev was initially being considered to defend his
title against Ilia
Topuria at the White House in June, that didn’t materialize.
While Dana White said that Makhachev is out with a hand injury, the
champion never confirmed the report. Meanwhile, Makhachev suggested
that he would likely defend his title in July. However, White said
that it would likely be in August. 

Garry (17-1) is not the only contender chasing a title shot against
Makhachev. Undefeated Ecuadorian Michael
Morales also considers himself a frontrunner for the next title
shot against Makhachev. Meanwhile, surging knockout artist Carlos
Prates is scheduled to fight Maddalena at UFC Perth on May 2,
with the winner definitely in a spot to make a case for the next
title shot.