“Stylistically, I don’t believe [D-Rod] is my toughest opponent.”

That’s 25-year-old, undefeated UFC star Ian Garry … on the eve of his first fight with a ranked fighter, 15th ranked welterweight, Daniel Rodriguez.

And, while he may be the first guy with a little number next to his name, Garry straight-up says Daniel isn’t the best he’s faced.

“I don’t believe he poses as much threat as a lot of people have. He’s a very one-dimensional, standard fighter. He’s a Southpaw boxer in MMA. Doesn’t throw a lot of kicks. Doesn’t go for takedowns. Doesn’t go for submissions,” Ian told us.

“So, I find that as an easy opponent. Whereas there are some guys who are a bit more wrestling based, have heavy hands, and like to kind of bang to get into a takedown, and I would find them a bit more difficult.”

Garry is currently unranked … but believes he will take Rodriguez’s spot with a win, and that’d mean the world to him.

“I’m f****** excited to get ranked No.15 in the world. When you knock No.15 out, take No.15. I like that it’s No.15. There’s something symbolic about being in the top 15,” Ian said of being regarded as one of the best 170 lb. fighters in the world.

And, when he steps in the Octagon on Saturday afternoon, Garry’s going to be doing it on network television.

“I spoke to my team after the last fight, and I said I want to grow my followers. I want to grow my team, my supporters. And what is the best way to do that? I believe is to put it on live television. Not put it behind a paywall. To have the most amount of possible eyes see my performances will help grow not only me and my support but the UFC as a whole.”

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