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Top welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry announced on February 10, 2026, via Instagram that he has begun training camp for his 2026 debut, eyeing a title shot against champion Islam Makhachev. Garry, 15-1 post-loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov, rebounded with wins over Carlos Prates and Belal Muhammad. The division saw turmoil in 2025 with three title changes, Makhachev claiming gold via decision over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322. Prates, now #5 after KO'ing Geoff Neal and Leon Edwards, also teased fight news, hinting rematch or vs. #3 Michael Morales. This intensifies welterweight title picture; another win likely secures Garry's crack at gold.
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