A discussion is underway about who should be Islam Makhachev's next opponent, with Ian Garry and Carlos Prates emerging as the leading candidates. The author suggests Garry first followed by Prates, noting both fights would generate significant buzz and present genuine danger for Makhachev. The post emphasizes that fans want to see rivalry and excitement outside the cage, which both matchups would provide. Shavkat Rakhmonov is mentioned as not generating the same level of hype. The post solicits fan opinions on the preferred matchup sequence.
