Overview
- Ian Machado Garry beat Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision in a three-round co-main event at UFC Qatar.
- The bout was paused for accidental eye pokes, and the referee did not deduct any points from Garry.
- Muhammad says he was poked in the eye three times and argues the fouls affected the result, urging clearer rules and stiffer penalties.
- Dana White has said eye pokes are hard to eliminate and has floated tougher penalties to discourage dangerous hand placement.
- The defeat marks Muhammad’s second straight loss after dropping his title to Jack Della Maddalena, complicating his near-term title hopes.