Overview
- Video from UFC Qatar shows Chimaev shoving Garry backstage shortly after Garry’s unanimous decision over Belal Muhammad, with security stepping in and no punches thrown.
- Garry denounced the conduct as “little d*ck energy” and used the moment to push for a welterweight title shot against new champion Islam Makhachev.
- Chimaev said Garry slapped or punched his back first and dismissed him as “trying to be Conor McGregor,” offering a competing version of events.
- Chimaev disclosed a foot operation that is expected to sideline him until April 2026, limiting any near-term follow‑up to the incident or a middleweight title defense.
- Matchmaking debate intensified as Makhachev voiced interest in Kamaru Usman while commentator Jon Anik argued Garry has the merit-based claim, and Garry floated training with Ilia Topuria to prepare for the champion.