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What's a title fight?

In combat sports like the UFC, a title fight is a championship match where two top contenders compete for a belt, signifying them as the best in their weight division. The story highlights Islam Makhachev defending his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry. Winning a title is a huge achievement, and defending it successfully, especially to break a record, adds to a fighter's legacy.