The author proposes that Ian Garry should be Islam Makhachev's next opponent, followed by Carlos Prates. The reasoning is that both matchups would generate significant buzz and conflict outside the cage, which viewers want to see. The author notes that both Garry and Prates present competitive and dangerous challenges for Makhachev. In contrast, Beneil Moralės is viewed as not generating the same level of hype. The post invited readers to share their preferred opponents for Makhachev in the comments. The author's preferred sequence is Garry first, then Prates.
