Breaking: Ian Garry handed huge matchup following recent knockout win

Ian Garry is wasting no time in returning to action, and after beating Kenan Song in what could be considered his best performance in the octagon to date, the rising star has signed on the dotted line for a huge assignment.

Last time out, despite impressing for the majority of the fight and subsequently earning a TKO finish, the Irishman was almost knocked out early into the bout. Since arriving in the UFC, the welterweight has insisted on being placed on huge cards and each of his four octagon appearances has come at notable events.

As announced on social media earlier today, Ian Garry will be making a quick turnaround and will be fighting in less than two months' time against gritty veteran Daniel Rodriguez.

'The Future' will be hoping to extend his undefeated record in the sport to 12-0 and aim to force his way into the top 15 in the division, but will first have to overcome the toughest test of his career.

Despite entering the UFC a little older than the usual fighter, Daniel Rodriguez has enjoyed success in the octagon, winning seven of his nine outings thus far. A scrappy brawler who often overwhelms his opponents with his volume and pressure, 'D-Rod' has proven to be a tough task for everybody he has faced.

While both men have submission wins on their record, fans should likely expect this one to primarily take place on the feet, as the two 170lbers have a clear passion for striking. With a combined 28-3 record with 12 knockouts, this one has all the ingredients to pick up fight-of-the-night honors.

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Ian Garry vs. Daniel Rodriguez and other big fights at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Walker

Ian Garry vs. Daniel Rodriguez is a matchup that could easily steal the show when the welterweights take center stage on May 13, but who else will be competing at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Walker?

The event will be headlined by a light heavyweight clash between Anthony Smith and Johnny Walker as the two lock horns as they push forward with their title aspirations.

Fan-favorite Mackenzie Dern will test her grappling finesse against divisional mainstay Angela Hill and veterans Matt Brown and Court McGee will square off at the forthcoming UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Walker event.