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Ex-UFC champion Belal Muhammad calls out divisional 'cowherd' for return fight

Former UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad has extra motivation following back-to-back losses to Jack Della Maddalena and Ian Machado Garry to remain a factor at 170 pounds next year.

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What’s Next For Belal Muhammad After The Machado Garry Loss?

Belal Muhammad has addressed his loss to Ian Machado Garry in the UFC Qatar co-main event, as we look at what is next. Belal suffered a unanimous decision defeat, which was his second loss in a row.

MMA News / Yardbarker / November 24

Potential matchups for ranked fighters from UFC Fight Night in Qatar

UFC Fight Night in Qatar was one of the best cards of the year. Nine of the 14 fights on the card ended by a finish. Multiple fights on the card have implications for the next challenger for the title in multiple divisions.

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MMA News / The Body Lock / November 24

Belal Muhammad’s Tough Year Continues With Loss to Ian Machado Garry at UFC Qatar

Former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad lost to Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision at UFC Qatar on Saturday This marks Muhammad’s first back-to-back

MMA News / MMA on SI / November 24

Ex-UFC champion admits there’s “work to do” after losing back-to-back fights

Former UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad finds himself in uncharted territory following his loss at UFC Qatar. “Remember the Name” entered the UFC Qatar co-main event looking to get back into the win column after losing the 170 lbs.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 23

Belal Muhammad Makes No Excuses After Loss to Ian Machado Garry 'I’m Coming Back Better Than Ever'

The journey of Belal Muhammad took an abrupt turn on Saturday night. After beginning 2025 as the UFC welterweight champion, Muhammad (24-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) now finds himself on the first two-fight losing streak of his professional career.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 23

Belal Muhammad admits he has ‘work to do’ after suffering back-to-back losses for the first time

The former UFC welterweight champion looked to return to the win column on November 22. Despite losing his title earlier this year, Muhammad’s matchup with Ian Machado Garry at UFC Qatar gave him the opportunity to put himself right back in the mix.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / November 22

UFC Champion Gets Into Backstage Scuffle After Co-Main Event

In the co-main event of UFC Fight Night in Doha, Qatar, Ian Machado Garry took a significant step toward a welterweight title shot with a decisive victory over former champion Belal Muhammad.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 22

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?

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.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 22

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 / Bloody Elbow / November 22

Belal Muhammad changes tune on potential Islam Makhachev fight after previous title vacation claim

Belal Muhammad previously wrote off the chances of him fighting someone that he’d trained with in the past. Muhammad is set to face Ian Machado Garry in the co-main event of UFC Qatar as he looks to get back in the win column.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 22

Pros Predict Belal Muhammad Vs. Ian Machado Garry – ‘It Will Be A Close Fight’

Belal Muhammad takes on Ian Machado Garry at UFC Qatar, pros picked their winner. Belal enters into the fight with a loss against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 in May, which cost him his welterweight title.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 21

‘He’s Brazilian’… Ian Machado Garry criticized by fellow Irish MMA star despite picking him to win

Ian Machado Garry is no stranger to being criticized by his fellow fighters. He’s set to return to the Octagon on Saturday night as Machado Garry takes on former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in the co-main event.

MMA News / The Body Lock / November 21

Belal Muhammad Epstein Reference Sparks Controversy Before UFC Qatar Co-Main Event

TLDR Belal Muhammad made a controversial comment comparing his training with young fighters to “the Epstein files without the sex” at UFC Qatar media day

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MMA News / Total Apex Sports / November 21

Belal Muhammad’s Bizarre 'Epstein Files' Comment Has Everyone Confused

In the wild world of UFC press conferences, we’ve heard some truly unhinged things. Fighters have threatened each other’s families, thrown water bottles, and started brawls.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 21

Belal Muhammad vs Ian Machado Garry: Bloody Elbow staff all make the same prediction ahead of UFC Qatar

Belal Muhammad and Ian Machado Garry will clash in a high-stakes fight at UFC Qatar. New welterweight champion Islam Makhachev is currently looking for an opponent to face in his first title defense.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / November 20

Belal Muhammad Goes Viral For Controversial Jeffrey Epstein Joke at UFC Qatar Presser

The UFC welterweight division is in a state of flux with the recent crowning of Islam Makhachev at UFC 322. The title picture is wide open, with a hungry

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 20

UFC Fight Night – Belal Muhammad vs Ian Machado Garry: Preview & Betting Tips

A crucial welterweight matchup co-headlines UFC Fight Night as former champion Belal Muhammad meets Irish rising star Ian Machado Garry. Muhammad (24-4, 1 NC) transformed into a high-output, defensively sharp, stamina-driven problem for anyone aiming for a title shot.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 20

Belal Muhammad Ready to Unleash ‘Canelo Hands’ on Ian Garry to Silence Haters

Following his devastating title defeat at UFC 315, Belal Muhammad is ready to make his comeback this Saturday at UFC Qatar. The fighter will take on top welterweight contender and rival Ian Garry, who is desperate to climb the rankings.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 15

Jack Della Maddalena vs. Belal Muhammad Picked as Bigger Fight Than Islam Makhachev for One Reason

Jack Della Maddalena shocked the combat sports world in May when he defeated Belal Muhammad to become the new UFC welterweight champion. Despite Muhammad being the favorite due to his grappling pedigree, the Palestinian had no answer for the Aussie on fight night.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 7