New Headline: "Machado Slams Makhachev for False Claims, Ensures Fans' Trust
Ian Machado Garry doesn’t buy into the reports that Islam Makhachev is injured and can’t fight. Makhachev’s health status is at the heart of a number of conspiracy theories at the moment, the main one being a fight with Ilia Topuria at the White House that may or may not have been the UFC’s original […]
DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 19: Ian Machado Garry of Ireland interacts with fans and media during the UFC Fight Night open workouts at Old Port on November 19, 2025 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Ian Machado Garry doesn’t buy into the reports that Islam Makhachev is injured and can’t fight. Makhachev’s health status is at the heart of a number of conspiracy theories at the moment, the main one being a fight with Ilia Topuria at the White House that may or may not have been the UFC’s original plan for ‘Freedom 250.
’ UFC CEO Dana White denies that was the case, and insists Islam has an injured hand. But Garry — who was rumored to be next for Makhachev before the White House talk picked up — doesn’t buy it. “Yeah, I heard that too,” Garry said of the injury in a new social media post.
“But I don’t believe it. I don’t know what to believe. I can’t imagine he hurt his hand in the last fight with Jack.
So maybe he did it while horse riding? I don’t believe it. I think it’s just excuses.