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Luke Jennings

Ian Garry calls out top UFC contender after biggest victory of his career

Ian Garry pinpointed who he wants to fight next after earning the biggest victory of his career at UFC Charlotte.

'The Future' faced off against welterweight Daniel Rodriguez, who was ranked 15th in the division, on the main card of UFC Charlotte, and the Irishman impressed by essentially calling his shot before the fight even got under way.

Garry had confidently predicted that his right high kick would defeat Rodriguez, and just past the midpoint of the opening round, the 25-year-old knocked down 'D-Rod' before swarming him with punches to end the fight.

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The Dubliner is likely to replace Rodriguez as the 15th ranked welterweight in the UFC, and he demanded a fight with Neil Magny immediately following his TKO victory.

Magny, who is currently ranked 11th in the welterweight division, spent his career as a mainstay at the top of the division.

The 35-year-old put together three straight victories in 2020, but he hasn't been consistent since then. Over his last six fights, he's alternated between victories and defeats.

Magny's most recent victory also came against Rodriguez, so a fight with Garry would seem to be a logical match-up for Dana White to make.

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