Islam Makhachev is making headlines with his predictions and potential opponents. He's confident in a finish against Ian Machado Garry, showing his usual self-assuredness. Beyond that, Makhachev has also approved a potential duel against Carlos Prates, indicating he's looking for new challenges in the lightweight division. It seems the champion is keeping a close eye on the talent pool, ready to defend his title against worthy contenders.
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- Rodriguez, Silva headline UFC Noche in Sept. (ESPN MMA)
- Former champion lists the 5 most dangerous UFC fighters (MMA Weekly)
- Conor McGregor announces fifth career surgery following UFC 329 injury (Sherdog)
- Islam Makhachev predicts a finish against Ian Machado Garry (MMA Weekly)
- Valter Walker explains why Derrick Lewis is his preferred UFC heavyweight opponent (Sherdog)
- Stamp Fairtex returns against Selina Flores at One Fight Night 47 (Sherdog)
- MVP details long-term plan to challenge UFC following PFL merger (Sherdog)
- Yair Rodriguez returns against Jean Silva in Noche UFC 4 main event (Sherdog)
- Mateusz Gamrot credits Dustin Poirier’s energy ahead of UFC Vegas 120 (Sherdog)
- Usman Nurmagomedov bet on himself; now the UFC question begins (Sherdog)
- Joe Rogan advises Rico Verhoeven to choose boxing over the UFC (Sherdog)
- Former champion lists the 5 most dangerous UFC fighters (Yahoo Sports)
- Matt Brown gives PFL-MVP credit, but says UFC gap remains massive (Sherdog)
Split from that day's roundup, so the sources listed are the full set behind the whole edition rather than this story alone.
This story ran in the August 5, 2026 edition of the daily show.