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Igor Lazorin weighs ideal next opponent for Islam Makhachev

May 2, 2026, 10:35 PM
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MMA analyst Igor Lazorin discusses potential next opponents for UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, suggesting Ian Garry followed by Carlos Prates as the ideal sequence. Lazorin argues these matchups would generate significant buzz and present genuine sporting challenges for Makhachev, as both fights offer conflict and danger. He notes that Vicente Luque (presumably meant Morales based on context) does not generate the same level of excitement. The analyst emphasizes that fans want to see rivalry and noise outside the cage, which both Garry and Prates would deliver. Lazorin invites his audience to share their own preferred matchup scenarios in the comments.

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