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Makhachev and Garry Make Weight Ahead of Title Fight

8/15/2026

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Summary

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UFC champion Islam Makhachev will defend his title against Ian Machado Garry in Philadelphia on Saturday.
Both made the 170-pound limit Friday, with Makhachev weighing in first and Garry thirty minutes later.
Makhachev seeks a 17th UFC win while Garry aims to be the second Irish-born champion after Conor McGregor.
Dana White called Garry, saying Volkanovski predicts Makhachev will win via submission but warns Garry could threaten with striking.

History

Historical Context

After Conor McGregor won the UFC featherweight title on 12 December 2015—delivering a 13-second knockout that made him Ireland’s first UFC champion and sparked a surge in Irish MMA interest—Dana White has promoted Islam Makhachev’s 17-win defense against Irish contender Ian Machado Garry, hoping the bout will repeat the significant market boost generated by McGregor’s breakthrough.

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Story summary

UFC champion Islam Makhachev will defend his title against Ian Machado Garry in Philadelphia on Saturday.
Both made the 170-pound limit Friday, with Makhachev weighing in first and Garry thirty minutes later.
Makhachev seeks a 17th UFC win while Garry aims to be the second Irish-born champion after Conor McGregor.
Dana White called Garry, saying Volkanovski predicts Makhachev will win via submission but warns Garry could threaten with striking.

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