Ian Machado Garry, the top title challenger for UFC champion Islam Makhachev, has accused him of not wanting to fight. Makhach had previously vacated his lightweight championship and won a dominant decision over Jack Della Maddalena to become welterweight champion. However, he has not fought since November and it is unclear when he will return for his first defense of the 170-pound strap. Garry, who has a 10-1 UFC record, has aggressively campaigned for the challenger spot. Despite claims from Makhache's manager, Ali Abdelaziz, that Garry was not in the running for the welterweights title, and rumors suggested a grudge match between Makhakhachev and lightweight champion Ilia Topuria.