Ian Machado Garry catches out Islam Makhachev amid ongoing fight talks: ‘See you in August’

Ian Machado Garry can have outwitted Islam Makhachev after the 170lb champion made a rare social media statement overnight.

Top welterweight contender Garry has been angling for a shot at Makhachev for the perfect a part of a yr after defeating Carlos Prates and Belal Muhammad in 2025. Nonetheless, he appears to be no closer to the fight than he ever has been – even after the champion was left off the UFC White House card.

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Yesterday, Makhachev claimed that Ilia Topuria ‘pulled out’ of a super-fight that might have headlined the historic show. But Garry noted that if that’s true, then it will mean that the alleged injury that he’s nursing can be okay inside a matter of weeks.

Islam Makhachev caught out by Ian Machado Garry in social media row

It has been well established that Islam Makhachev is expecting to return to the octagon later this summer. Nonetheless, he’s purported to be coping with a hand injury that’s precluding him from fighting in June.

But when his statement about Ilia Topuria is true, then it will appear that he would have the ability to compete as soon as June. That’s what Ian Machado Garry took away from his viral X post last night, which was viewed over 3.2 million times.

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“I’m bored with hearing made-up stories from Topuria and his team,” Makhachev wrote. “I got the decision and accepted the fight on the White House. The following day, I used to be told he asked for an unrealistic purse.

“The UFC declined, and he pulled out. That’s it nothing more to it. Even his manager confirmed it. Ilia, stop talking. Every interview you give tells a special story. You pulled out, and you already know it.”

Garry took to social media to catch out Makhachev, writing in his own X post: “So your hand is high-quality then? No more excuses see you August.” The Irishman is currently ranked at number two within the welterweight division behind only former champion Jack Della Maddalena who Makhachev dethroned in November.