Islam Makhachev dismisses Ian Machado Garry’s Georgia training camp as ineffective, stressing that elite grappling can't be developed quickly.

Islam Makhachev dismissed concerns about Ian Machado Garry’s training camp in Georgia, calling the move ineffective and a waste of time. Despite Garry’s recent win over Belal Muhammad and speculation about a title fight, Makhachev emphasized that long-term wrestling mastery cannot be gained in weeks or months. He noted past opponents brought elite wrestlers without changing the outcome, citing victories over Charles Oliveira and Jack Della Maddalena. MMA coach Javier Mendez echoed this, saying Garry’s striking is skilled but unlikely to overcome Makhachev’s dominant grappling. No official fight date has been announced.