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