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MMA journalist Ariel Helwani shared his vision for the welterweight division's immediate future. He predicts Islam Makhachev will face Ian Garry in August, followed by a number-one contender bout between Carlos Prates and Geoff Neal in the fall. Helwani's projection maps out a clear path to determine the next challenger for the welterweight title. The post does not clarify whether Helwani is referencing official UFC plans or his own speculation. No confirmation from the UFC or fighters has been mentioned.
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