A discussion post explores who should be Islam Makhachev's next opponent, with the author suggesting Ian Garry first, followed by Carlos Prates. The reasoning is that both matchups would generate significant buzz and conflict outside the cage while presenting competitive and dangerous challenges for Makhachev. The author notes that viewers want to see rivalry and noise beyond just the fight itself, which both Garry and Prates would provide. In contrast, the post suggests that Vicente Luque does not generate the same level of excitement. The post invites readers to share their preferred opponent options in the comments.
