Islam makhachev He is the UFC welterweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC India
Islam makhachev He may be about to star in one of the biggest fights in UFC history. After dominating Jack Della Maddalena No. UFC 322The Dagestani fighter is still awaiting the announcement of his first challenger for the welterweight title (up to 77kg). In this scenario, rumors pointed for a possible confrontation against Ian GaryHowever, the Russian's agent, Ali abdelazizHe indicated that the Ultimate is working behind the scenes to make an even bigger fight possible.
In a social media post, Abdelaziz stated that the UFC is negotiating a major fight involving Islam makhachev and highlighted that Ian Gary It's not part of the plan. According to the agent, it's a confrontation of a higher magnitude, potentially one of the biggest the organization can mount at the moment.
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"That is, I can tell you, the UFC is working on a big fight involving..." Islam makhachev"And Ian's name isn't involved. It's much bigger. One of the biggest fights the UFC can put on right now. Stay tuned," wrote Ali Abdelaziz.
This is, I can tell you, the UFC working on a big fight Islam makhachev and ian name is not involved. Much bigger. One of the biggest fight in the UFC right now they can make. Stay tuned.😉
- Ali Abdelaziz (@ AliAbdelaziz00) March 2, 2026
With his sights set on Islam Makhachev, Ian Garry traveled to improve his grappling skills.
Ian Gary He's been training in Georgia. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.
Despite not having a confrontation with Islam Makahchev announced Ian Gary He has already started preparing. The Irishman sought to strengthen his grappling skills in preparation to face the Russian and drew attention on social media by sharing a trip to Georgia, a country with strong wrestling traditions.
Ian Gary is heading to Tbilisi, Georgia 🇬🇪 pic.twitter.com/70kYW0FwXQ
— UFCStats💭 (@TheUFCStats) February 15, 2026
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