Islam Makhachev told potential' UFC welterweight could be his biggest test outside of Ian Machado Garry

TalkingPoints UFC UFC Events Schedule Results UFC 331 UFC 332 UFC 333 Boxing MMA Features Exclusives Throwbacks Follow us on '. Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC UFC Home Islam Makhachev Ian Machado Garry Shavkat Rakhmonov Islam Makhachev told potential' UFC welterweight could be his biggest test outside of Ian Machado Garry Adnan Riaz Sat 3 October 2026 17:00 Follow us on Google Discover Islam Makhachev has been warned that another UFC fighter could mirror Ian Machado Garry for the biggest test that could be offered to him in his career.

The 34-year-old Russian UFC star’s last outing in the octagon came with the first defense of his UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 .

Islam came out on top over Machado Garry during their main-event fight at the Xfinity Mobile Arena after a unanimous decision win in their five-round encounter.