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Ian Garry’s Tbilisi Trip Triggers Speculation of Islam Makhachev Title Shot

Fans read his Georgia visit as a training signal for Makhachev’s style, with no bout announced.

Overview

  • Garry shared an airport departure-board photo showing a flight to Tbilisi, prompting fresh talk that he could face Islam Makhachev next at welterweight.
  • After beating Belal Muhammad at UFC Qatar, he said he would travel to Georgia to work with wrestlers, judoka and sambo specialists if matched with Makhachev.
  • Outlets and accounts such as Red Corner MMA linked the new photo to his earlier vow, framing the trip as a hint rather than confirmation.
  • The UFC has not announced Makhachev’s first title defense, with Kamaru Usman still viewed as a possibility and summer timing discussed but unconfirmed.
  • Garry is 17-1 with recent ranked wins and has discussed training with Ilia Topuria in Georgia or Spain, with observers also noting potential work with Merab Dvalishvili.