Prates (100%), Rakhmonov (86%) and Morales (71%) all have larger end charges than Machado Garry (33%) within the UFC, however he’s assured of convincing matchmakers he deserves to be subsequent.
“It is about me being one of the best and most attention-grabbing,” added Machado Garry. “The fellows did an incredible job final week, nonetheless, I’m the deciding think about what occurs to the remainder of the division.
“My complete objective this weekend is to go on the market and go away it undoubted, and unquestionable and plain that Ian Machado Gary is one of the best welterweight strolling the planet proper now.”
After his win over Della Maddalena, Makhachev, 34, has referred to as for a title struggle with former champion Kamaru Usman.
The 38-year-old Nigerian, who beat Joaquin Edwards in June, is eighth within the welterweight rankings, one place above Edwards.
Machado Garry argues the division has moved on, and Makhachev must be focusing on youthful fighters like himself, Prates and Morales slightly than “has-beens”.
“If I have been Islam I might wish to struggle Usman too, as a result of it is a simple struggle, a simple pay cheque and a primary title defence,” he added.
“That, for me, is a cop-out. Combat one of many up and comers, guys which might be hungry, that haven’t felt like what it is wish to be a champion, which might be pushed to realize their goals.”

