Overview
- The welterweight title fight is set for Saturday, Aug. 15, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia with Islam Makhachev defending against Ian Machado Garry.
- Makhachev remains the clear betting favorite but markets moved toward Garry during fight week with the champion around -340 to -360 and Garry near +255 to +280.
- At a tense press conference this week Makhachev told Garry to “shut up” after Garry referenced Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, a moment that intensified fight‑week drama.
- Makhachev has hinted he does not have much time left in MMA while also denying plans to retire immediately and saying he still enjoys being champion.
- Weigh‑ins are complete, the co‑main is Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson for the strawweight title, and Eduardo ‘Chapolin’ Henrique filled a three‑day notice spot on the undercard.