Makhachev Targets August Return, Names Ian Garry as No. 1 Contender
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev said his training camp begins immediately after May 31, 2026, and he aims to fight again in August. He identified Ian Machado Garry as the division's number-one contender.
yardbarker.comIslam Makhachev said his training camp begins immediately after May 31, 2026, and he aims to return to the octagon in August. com. Makhachev named Ian Machado Garry the number-one contender.
He added that several other fighters still want the belt. “Right after here, I’m going to camp and I don’t know, August. A lot of contenders, but number 1 is Ian Garry. And we still have a couple more who want to take the belt,” Makhachev said.
Carlos Prates knocked out Leon Edwards and Jack Della Maddalena in consecutive bouts. Michael Morales remains undefeated. Ilia Topuria said Garry has collected substantial experience during his UFC run.
Topuria also noted that Makhachev has been knocked out before. “It’s the fight business everyone has chances, especially for someone like Ian Garry. He’s been able to collect a lot of experience in his UFC run, and I see him with a lot of chances.
We’ve already seen Islam get knocked out before, so why not for a second time,” Topuria said.
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