Ian Machado Garry has now made his case for the subsequent title shot in a crowded welterweight scene, scoring a win over former champion Belal Muhammad within the co-main occasion of UFC Qatar.
Machado Garry seemed to make use of his vary, whereas Muhammad appeared to attempt to strain and interact in a putting battle with the Irishman. Whereas Muhammad had some management throughout the opening spherical, it appeared Machado Garry was touchdown higher along with his strikes.
Machado Garry seemed to have the higher hand once more early in spherical two, however Muhammad linked a strong proper early. Muhammad’s first tried to get Machado Garry to the bottom noticed him get again management however unable to attain the takedown. Machado Garry fought off one other pair of takedown makes an attempt, and he even threatened one in every of his personal.
Machado Garry continued to get the higher of Muhammad whereas utilizing his putting protection to take the third spherical and win on the scorecards.
Ian Machado Garry Bests Belal Muhammad At UFC Qatar
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Machado Garry is now 10-1 within the UFC, together with two straight wins now since his sole loss in opposition to Shavkat Rakhmonov.
Muhammad defeated Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight championship at UFC 304 however misplaced it in his first protection in opposition to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315. This was his first struggle since shedding the belt.
