Machado Garry to face Makhachev for UFC title

Ian Machado Garry will challenge Islam Makhachev for the UFC welterweight title on August 15 in Philadelphia, marking his first opportunity to fight for a UFC championship. Garry becomes the first Irishman to compete for a UFC title since Conor McGregor. The fight is scheduled to take place in Philadelphia, a city with a significant history in combat sports. Garry has maintained an undefeated record throughout his professional mixed martial arts career, accumulating 14 wins. Makhachev, the reigning champion, has defended his title successfully on multiple occasions, most recently against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 on June 1, 2024. This bout represents a significant step for Garry in the welterweight division, facing one of the sport's most dominant champions.