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Garry Wants Title Shot After Impressive Win in Qatar

Ian Garry, with a 17-1 record, challenged UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev to defend his 170lb title after defeating former champ Belal Muhammad in Doha.

  • Ian Machado Garry immediately used his post-fight mic to challenge Islam Makhachev to a title fight yesterday at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena in Doha, Qatar, saying `So Islam, you try to take me down.`
  • Garry argued there is nobody above him except world champion Islam Makhachev, and he insisted Makhachev must defend the welterweight title against the best in the division.
  • With his record now at 17-1, Garry won by decision over former champion Belal Muhammad, showcasing superior stand-up skills against the grappler.
  • With Makhachev crowned at UFC 322 in New York, Garry targeted Islam Makhachev, who claimed the 170lb belt against Jack Della Maddalena, framing the fight as the champion entering his division.
  • The 28-year-old Ian Machado Garry vowed `I'm taking that throne from you, and I'm ending that continuous streak.` and claimed `I'm the best in the world.
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Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry. Photo via UFC After several top fights in the division in a short period of time, Islam Makhachev suggests that the next title challenger could be ready in a couple of weeks. – I think we have the most active division right now in the UFC, says Makhachev. Islam Makhachev seems to be keeping his promise to be an active welterweight champion. Within two weeks, the champion hopes to know who he will face in his first …

Ian Garry won by unanimous decision against former champion Belal Muhammad on Saturday at the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 265 in Qatar. During a press conference, the Irishman addressed the champion, Islam Makhachev, challenging him for the title.

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Bloody Elbow broke the news in on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
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