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UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev Sets Return Talks Straight Ahead of UFC 330

MMA Knockout On SI·Zain Bando·27 days ago
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Islam Makhachev continues to play the waiting game as the UFC finalizes its summer schedule. Although Uncrowned's Ariel Helwani reported this past week that Makhachev was in discussions to fight Ian Machado Garry in August at UFC 330, he has since told his side of the story. To make matters confusing, Makhachev told Red Corner MMA that no plans have been formally set regarding his next fight. In a wild twist, Carlos Prates' TKO over Jack Della Maddalena last Saturday at UFC Perth has given Makhachev a different perspective on who is most deserving of a title shot next. Even though Machado Garry holds a win over Prates, Makhachev said it's simply not a clear cut situation, adding the UFC's supposed silence has him cornered while awaiting his first title defense. “There’s been a lot of rumors about me fighting Ian Garry next, but I haven’t talked with any [UFC] officials about this fight," Makhachev said. When is Islam Makhachev's Next UFC Fight?…

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