Islam Makhachev’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, says the UFC Welterweight Champion will make his return to headline International Fight Week on July 11, 2026, in Las Vegas, subject to an opponent being announced. The announcement puts an end to weeks of speculation surrounding a reported hand injury that some contenders, including Ian Machado Garry, suggested was a “delay tactic.
Makhachev’s First Welterweight Title Defense Set?
