Ian Machado Garry recently opened up about being compared to Conor McGregor throughout his MMA journey.

Garry is one of the biggest names in the UFC today and is widely considered among the best welterweights in the promotion. Additionally, he's also known for his flashy fighting style and unfiltered gift of the gab.

After beating Belal Muhammad via unanimous decision at UFC Qatar last November, Garry earned a title shot and will face Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 next month.

Ahead of his upcoming test, the Irishman opened up about being compared to McGregor over the years and how he dealt with the expectations that came along. In an interview with High Performance, he said:

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In the same interview, Ian Machado Garry opened up about facing Islam Makhachev next.

Speaking to High Performance, Garry outlined the "worst-case scenario" against Makhachev and said:

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