Machado Garry to face Makhachev for UFC title
Ian Machado Garry is set to become the first Irishman since Conor McGregor to fight for a UFC title when he faces Islam Makhachev for the welterweight belt in Philadelphia on 15 August.
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Belal Muhammad is a professional mixed martial artist and former title holder.
Carlos Prates is a mixed martial artist known for his knockout victories.
Conor McGregor is a former UFC champion and prominent figure in mixed martial arts.
Gillian Robertson is a Canadian mixed martial artist on a five-fight win streak.
Ian Machado Garry is a professional mixed martial artist and the first Irishman to fight for a UFC title since Conor McGregor.
Islam Makhachev is a professional mixed martial artist and the current UFC champion.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is a retired mixed martial artist and former UFC lightweight champion.
Mackenzie Dern is a professional mixed martial artist and strawweight champion.
Michael Morales is an undefeated professional mixed martial artist.
Shavkat Rakhmonov is a mixed martial artist known for his impressive fighting record.
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Ian Machado Garry is set to become the first Irishman since Conor McGregor to fight for a UFC title when he faces Islam Makhachev for the welterweight belt in Philadelphia on 15 August.
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