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Ian Machado Garry Outpoints Belal Muhammad, Calls Out Islam Makhachev After Backstage Shove by Khamzat Chimaev

Chimaev’s pending foot surgery removes immediate fallout as Garry pushes for Islam Makhachev’s belt.

Overview

  • Garry defeated former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision at UFC Qatar, stuffing all seven takedown attempts and controlling the striking exchanges.
  • In his post-fight interview, Garry demanded the first defense from new welterweight champion Islam Makhachev, arguing his win merits the next title shot.
  • Backstage video shows middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev shoving Garry during a heated exchange as security stepped in; no punches were thrown.
  • Garry condemned the shove as childish and labeled it “little d*ck energy,” while Chimaev claimed Garry had touched or punched his back and accused him of “trying to be Conor McGregor.”
  • Chimaev said he is headed for a foot operation and expects to be out until around April 2026, reducing the likelihood of any immediate in-cage follow-up to the incident.