"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.