Overview
- - The confrontation occurred moments after the event in Doha, where Garry defeated former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad and Chimaev had cornered Arman Tsarukyan for his submission win over Dan Hooker.
- - Viral footage shows Chimaev patting Garry hard on the back and a subsequent shove before UFC security stepped in, and no punches were thrown.
- - Garry says he was shoved without provocation and criticized Chimaev’s behavior, while Chimaev claims Garry slapped or punched his back and accused him of imitating Conor McGregor; no video has shown a strike from Garry.
- - No bout or disciplinary action has been announced following the incident, and Chimaev says a foot operation will keep him out until after Ramadan, with an expected return around April 2026.
- - Garry is pressing for Islam Makhachev’s first welterweight title defense after his win, drawing support from commentator Jon Anik, while Tsarukyan strengthened his lightweight title claim against Ilia Topuria with his main‑event victory.