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Ian Garry’s Title Run Receives Boost From UFC Commentator as Islam Makhachev Remains Adamant on Kamaru Usman

Ian Garry’s Title Run Receives Boost From UFC Commentator as Islam Makhachev Remains Adamant on Kamaru Usman

Ian Machado Garry walked out of UFC Qatar with the kind of win that forces the division to stop and take notice. He stuffed every takedown Belal Muhammad attempted, outstruck him for three rounds, and earned a clean sweep on the scorecards, 30-27, 30-27, 29-28, against the former welterweight champion.

Chuck Liddell News / Bloody Elbow / November 22
Chuck Liddell capped off 10-fight streak with a brutal head kick KO to earn his first UFC title shot

Chuck Liddell capped off 10-fight streak with a brutal head kick KO to earn his first UFC title shot

One of MMA’s biggest fan-favorites delivered a violent performance 23 years ago today. When it comes to the biggest entertainers, knockout artists, and overall best fighters in UFC history, no discussion can take place without the inclusion of Chuck Liddell.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 22
Arman Tsarukyan Demands Ilia Topuria to Vacate UFC Title if He Doesn’t Fight Him Next

Arman Tsarukyan Demands Ilia Topuria to Vacate UFC Title if He Doesn’t Fight Him Next

Arman Tsarukyan walked into UFC Qatar knowing exactly what he needed to do. After nearly a year and a half without a fight, a back injury before UFC 311, backup duty at UFC 317, and months of watching the lightweight division reshuffle itself, he finally had the chance to reclaim his momentum.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 22
Ian Garry Ignored for Islam Makhachev Title Fight as Ex-Two-Division Champ Campaigns for Kamaru Usman

Ian Garry Ignored for Islam Makhachev Title Fight as Ex-Two-Division Champ Campaigns for Kamaru Usman

The dust had barely settled in Qatar when Ian Machado Garry began calling for the fight he believes he has already earned. A clean sweep on the scorecards.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 22
Khamzat Chimaev explains why he shoved Ian Machado Garry: ‘That guy is trying to be Conor McGregor’

Khamzat Chimaev explains why he shoved Ian Machado Garry: ‘That guy is trying to be Conor McGregor’

Khamzat Chimaev has shared his side of the story after clashing with Ian Machado Garry. The middleweight champion was in Arman Tsarukyan‘s corner for his submission win over Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar on Saturday night.

Arman Tsarukyan News / Field Level Media / November 22
UFC Fight Night Qatar: Arman Tsarukyan earns submission victory in return from extended absence

UFC Fight Night Qatar: Arman Tsarukyan earns submission victory in return from extended absence

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan was validated after a 589-day absence from the Octagon Saturday, securing an arm-triangle-choke submission against Dan Hooker in the second round of the main event of UFC Fight Night in Doha, Qatar.

Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / November 22
Khamzat Chimaev puts hands on Ian Machado Garry during angry backstage clash at UFC Qatar

Khamzat Chimaev puts hands on Ian Machado Garry during angry backstage clash at UFC Qatar

Ian Machado Garry almost had two fights in one night at UFC Qatar. ‘The Future’ called for a welterweight title shot after beating ex-champion Belal Muhammad over three rounds on Saturday in Doha.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 22
Garry Outpoints Belal At UFC Qatar; Calls Out Makhachev

Garry Outpoints Belal At UFC Qatar; Calls Out Makhachev

Ian Machado Garry secured the biggest win of his career, defeating former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) at UFC Qatar.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 22
Who’s Next for Belal Muhammad After Defeat Against Ian Garry at UFC Qatar?

Who’s Next for Belal Muhammad After Defeat Against Ian Garry at UFC Qatar?

Former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad was caught off guard by the outcome in front of a familiar crowd at UFC Qatar. Inside the ABHA Arena, Dana White and the UFC made a strong presence, as fighters from the opening bout to the co-main event poured everything into the Octagon to entertain the packed arena.

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Belal Muhammad News / MMA Weekly / November 22
Ian Machado Garry decisions Belal Muhammad in UFC Qatar co-main event

Ian Machado Garry decisions Belal Muhammad in UFC Qatar co-main event

Former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad entered the octagon in Al Rayyan, Qatar on Saturday looking to rebound from losing the title in his last outing.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / November 22
Waldo Cortes-Acosta KOs Shamil Gaziev on three days’ notice, calls out Tom Aspinall

Waldo Cortes-Acosta KOs Shamil Gaziev on three days’ notice, calls out Tom Aspinall

Waldo Cortes-Acosta has officially entered the realm of MMA legend. After accepting a last-minute fight 72 hours prior, flying 18 hours across the globe,

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 22
Dricus Du Plessis Relates to Jack Della Maddalena’s Suffering: 'These Guys’ Style Needs to Be Figured Out'

Dricus Du Plessis Relates to Jack Della Maddalena’s Suffering: 'These Guys’ Style Needs to Be Figured Out'

Wrestling and grappling-heavy fighters have found significant success in recent years, consistently dictating pace and control in high-level MMA bouts.

Islam Makhachev News / HITC / November 22
Ian Machado Garry outlines unexpected plan to prepare for Islam Makhachev fight

Ian Machado Garry outlines unexpected plan to prepare for Islam Makhachev fight

Ahead of UFC Qatar, the unbeaten Irish contender outlined his plan for earning a title shot — and the surprising strategy he believes could give him the edge against the welterweight champion.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / November 22
Khamzat Chimaev’s Injury Hiatus Proves Din Thomas Was Right All Along

Khamzat Chimaev’s Injury Hiatus Proves Din Thomas Was Right All Along

Just when the middleweight division thought it might get interesting, Khamzat Chimaev has slammed the brakes on the entire party. In what has to be the most predictable plot twist of the year, the newly crowned UFC middleweight champion has announced he’s taking a little vacation from fighting due to a foot injury.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 22
Jon Jones Reacts To Aspinall’s Eye Injury – ‘It Was His Way Out’

Jon Jones Reacts To Aspinall’s Eye Injury – ‘It Was His Way Out’

Ex-UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has accused the current heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall of exaggerating his eye injuries sustained in his no-contest with Ciryl Gane at UFC 321.

Clay Guida News / MMA on SI / November 21
UFC Hall of Famer Clay Guida previews RAF debut, reflects on 22-year MMA career

UFC Hall of Famer Clay Guida previews RAF debut, reflects on 22-year MMA career

Clay Guida continues to enjoy the ride. The former UFC fan favorite has fully settled into his post-MMA career, taking on a new opportunity with Real American Freestyle Wrestling (RAF).

MMA News / HITC / November 21
Kamaru Usman stands up for Francis Ngannou following Dana White’s brutal claims

Kamaru Usman stands up for Francis Ngannou following Dana White’s brutal claims

Kamaru Usman has spoken up for Francis Ngannou following recent comments from Dana White. Francis Ngannou’s departure from the UFC in 2023 stunned the MMA world, especially since he left while still holding the heavyweight title.

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