Ian Garry targets Carlos Prates rematch after Islam Makhachev fight, outlining future plans and unfinished business in welterweight division.

UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev claims he's verbally agreed to his next opponent and has started preparations for the fight.

Islam Makhachev has begun work to prepare for his first UFC welterweight title defense, per one of his top ranked PFL teammates.

Islam Makhachev is reportedly getting ready for his first UFC welterweight title defense. The Russian star has already started his training camp, according to close sources. This has created strong buzz in the MMA world.

“You have Morales, but he didn’t fight any former champs,” Prates told MMA Fighting when laying out his case for a title shot. “You have Ian, he’s going to fight now against Makhachev, so the next [one] is going to be Carlos Prates.”

UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev suggests that he could defend his title in July, despite Dana White previously suggesting August.

UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev confirmed that he has entered the initial stages of a new fight camp, fueling speculation that his title defense is imminent. While the UFC has yet to issue a formal press release,

We're getting close to official fight news regarding some of its biggest stars.

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev told Ian Garry to stop worrying about his injuries and get ready to sign a contract. Garr Instagram this week calling out Makhachev for inconsistent return dates,

Carlos Prates has offered a revealing update on Islam Makhachev’s return by seemingly suggesting the champion’s next appearance is already in place.