Islam Makhachev’s manager Ali Abdelaziz has explained why a possible Ian Machado Garry fight isn’t their number one pick. For the longest time now, Ian Machado Garry has been viewed as a rising star in the UFC’s welterweight division. RELATED: Ex-UFC star Jorge Masvidal roasts Ian Machado Garry for comments on Kamaru UsmanIslam Makhachev, meanwhile, is the reigning UFC welterweight champion. But don’t tell me Ian Garry, he’s the guy people are jumping over,” Abdelaziz told MMA Junkie. “Listen, if you compare Kamaru Usman to Ian Garry or any of these other guys, Kamaru Usman is the toughest matchup.