Overview
- Ian Machado Garry said on Instagram that he is ready to fight and claimed Islam Makhachev “needs more time,” highlighting recent wrestling work in Gori, Georgia.
- Manager Ali Abdelaziz posted that the UFC is working on a “much bigger” fight that does not involve Garry, then later said Garry remains “in the conversation.”
- Undefeated contender Michael Morales made an on‑camera callout during the UFC Mexico broadcast, and media coverage now frames him as a leading alternative to Garry.
- Colby Covington publicly backed former champion Kamaru Usman as a marketable choice for the next title shot, even as Usman has indicated uncertainty about his standing with the UFC.
- A new report from a UFC Español contributor claims Makhachev vs. Morales is being targeted for July 11 in Las Vegas, though the UFC has not confirmed that matchup or date.