Ian Machado Garry has cemented his position as the number one contender for the UFC Welterweight Championship, defeating Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision at UFC Qatar in Doha. The 28-year-old Irishman improved his record to 17-0 with a convincing victory over the former champion, showcasing his skill and determination.
Garry's performance was impressive, as he landed 72 significant strikes to Muhammad's 56, dominating the fight from start to finish. Despite some early struggles, Garry adapted his strategy and outclassed Muhammad in the later rounds, securing the unanimous decision victory.
The win has sent shockwaves through the UFC Welterweight division, with many pundits hailing Garry as the new favorite to face champion Islam Makhachev for the title. Garry himself is confident that he can take on the Russian and claim the championship, declaring himself "the best in the world" and asserting his right to a title shot.
Garry's victory over Muhammad may have altered the landscape of the welterweight division, but it also raises questions about the challengers waiting in the wings. Fighters like Carlos Prates and Michael Morales, who recently secured big wins against top contenders Leon Edwards and Sean Brady, respectively, may now be viewed as potential threats to Garry's title ambitions.
The Russian champion Makhachev remains undefeated since 2015 and has not lost an MMA fight in over a decade. He will look to extend his dominance by defending his title against Garry, who is eager to claim the championship and put himself on the map as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the sport.
The stage is now set for a highly anticipated showdown between two of the world's top welterweight contenders. The question on everyone's mind is: can Ian Machado Garry dethrone Islam Makhachev and become the new champion?
Garry's performance was impressive, as he landed 72 significant strikes to Muhammad's 56, dominating the fight from start to finish. Despite some early struggles, Garry adapted his strategy and outclassed Muhammad in the later rounds, securing the unanimous decision victory.
The win has sent shockwaves through the UFC Welterweight division, with many pundits hailing Garry as the new favorite to face champion Islam Makhachev for the title. Garry himself is confident that he can take on the Russian and claim the championship, declaring himself "the best in the world" and asserting his right to a title shot.
Garry's victory over Muhammad may have altered the landscape of the welterweight division, but it also raises questions about the challengers waiting in the wings. Fighters like Carlos Prates and Michael Morales, who recently secured big wins against top contenders Leon Edwards and Sean Brady, respectively, may now be viewed as potential threats to Garry's title ambitions.
The Russian champion Makhachev remains undefeated since 2015 and has not lost an MMA fight in over a decade. He will look to extend his dominance by defending his title against Garry, who is eager to claim the championship and put himself on the map as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the sport.
The stage is now set for a highly anticipated showdown between two of the world's top welterweight contenders. The question on everyone's mind is: can Ian Machado Garry dethrone Islam Makhachev and become the new champion?
I'm literally so hyped about this!!! Ian Machado Garry is like a rockstar now 
! He totally dominated Belal Muhammad in that fight & proved himself to be an unstoppable force 
. I mean, 72 significant strikes landed is insane 
Garry says he's the best in the world & I'm here for it 
. Carlos Prates and Michael Morales might try to take him down though 
... we'll just have to wait & see how this all plays out 
. The question is, does Garry's confidence overtake him? He's coming off an amazing win, but Makhachev's gonna come at him with everything he's got 
. This one's gonna be a wild ride!
. garys a good fighter, no doubt, but makhachev's been on top for years, he's not gonna let some young upstart take his title without a fight 
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just saw this thread and I'm like woah, didn't know Ian Garry was that hungry! 17-0 record is insane and beating Belal Muhammad in convincing fashion shows he's not to be messed with. But can he take down Makhachev? 
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! He's on fire and his confidence is sky-high 
. 72 significant strikes against Belal Muhammad? That's a huge swing in momentum 
... but let's be real, Garry's got the skills and the will to take on anyone 
. This is shaping up to be an epic showdown between two of the best welterweights out there 
. I'm curious to see how he'll handle Islam Makhachev now. That Russian champ has been on a roll since 2015 
. But Garry's confidence is infectious 
. I'm rooting for him to take down the champ and show everyone what he's made of 
, but can he keep this train rollin'? 
makhachev's undefeated streak is insane, dude 
, but i feel like gary's got the skills and the speed to give him a run for his money 
! 17-0 record is insane, he's got this! 
. he's been on a roll for so long and isn't known to lose easily 
. i mean, garry's skills are undeniable, but can he outsmart the champ?