‘No Way He Deserves A Title Shot’ – Henry Cejudo, Kamaru Usman, Michael Morales, And Other Fighters & Fans Debate Crowded Welterweight Title Picture After Ian Machado Garry Beats Belal Muhammad At UFC Qatar

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Ian Machado Garry has now made his case for the next title shot in a crowded welterweight scene, scoring a win over former champion Belal Muhammad in the co-main event of UFC Qatar.

Machado Garry looked to use his range, while Muhammad appeared to try and pressure and engage in a striking battle with the Irishman. While Muhammad had some control during the opening round, it appeared Machado Garry was landing better with his strikes.

Machado Garry looked to have the upper hand again early in round two, but Muhammad connected a solid right early. Muhammad’s first attempted to get Machado Garry to the ground saw him get back control but unable to score the takedown. Machado Garry fought off another pair of takedown attempts, and he even threatened one of his own.

Machado Garry continued to get the better of Muhammad while using his striking defense to take the third round and win on the scorecards.

Ian Machado Garry Bests Belal Muhammad At UFC Qatar

29-28 Garry. Good fight but there’s no way he deserves a title shot for that performance #UFCQatar

— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) November 22, 2025

Garry impressive takedown defense hate him or not dude knows how to win

— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) November 22, 2025

Victorious @iangarryMMA #ChuteBoxe #UFCQatar #UFC

— Charles 'DoBronxs' Oliveira (@CharlesDoBronxs) November 22, 2025

‘No Way He Deserves A Title Shot’ – Henry Cejudo, Kamaru Usman, Michael Morales, And Other Fighters & Fans Debate Crowded Welterweight Title Picture After Ian Machado Garry Beats Belal Muhammad At UFC Qatar

Kamaru Usman vs Islam Makhachev is officially the fight to make! Pound-for-Pound King vs Former Pound-for-Pound King! #UFCQatar

— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) November 22, 2025

Doesn’t matter the decision, now we all know that @thenightmare170 is the next for the title!

— Caio Borralho (@BorralhoCaio) November 22, 2025

Garry styled on Belal with his striking, but I don’t think it was enough without the finish to really push his name past the others for a title shot. Division is just ridiculously log jammed now and the title was just fought for. Really wonder which matchups they choose to make…

— Patrick Danna (@patdannamma) November 22, 2025

Ian Garry will make EASY work of Islam and knock him out on the feet. pic.twitter.com/g30AGd3knE

— Chandler (@ChandlerCovers) November 22, 2025

ian garry gets bullied by islam no thanks

— keep it up bry (@upbry) November 22, 2025

Islam and the rest of Team Khabib listening to Ian Garry call for a title fight #UFCQatarpic.twitter.com/waU7YhNaEI

— Jason Williams (@jasoneg33) November 22, 2025

30-27 Garry clean. That fight wasn’t close.Shameless commentary

— MagicM (@MagicM_MMABets) November 22, 2025

Jon Jones at home watching Ian Garry poke Belal Muhammad in the eyes pic.twitter.com/WCausr4fLd

— 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯 (@xJahstin) November 22, 2025

Ian Machado Garry just called out Islam Makhachev like he has a chance pic.twitter.com/vy3rjBs7sH

— sea (@destroynectar) November 22, 2025

Machado Garry is now 10-1 in the UFC, including two straight wins now since his sole loss against Shavkat Rakhmonov.

Muhammad defeated Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight championship at UFC 304 but lost it in his first defense against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315. This was his first fight since losing the belt.

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