‘I’m waiting for the contract’: Islam Makhachev responds to Ian Machado Garry’s callout over return date
By John Balfe

Islam Makhachev has said he is ready to return to action at any time, stating the delay in his next fight lies with the UFC rather than his own availability. The reigning welterweight champion issued a brief response on social media after…
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