"A big fight for the welterweight division served as the UFC Qatar co-main event, as ex-champ and #1-ranked Belal Muhammad took on Irish star Ian Machado Garry. With Islam Makhachev newly crowned as the promotion's welterweight champion, Garry, Michael Morales, Carlos Prates and others were vying to be first in line to challenge one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world."
"Garry's kicks had pinpoint accuracy; both men were finding the mark with their hands. Yet another leg kick briefly upended Muhammad, who was leaking blood near his left eye - not the one that had been poked. Muhammad looked to work his way inside in round two, finding some success in the first minute but hitting air just as much. A counter right landed for Garry, who fired a spinning kick moments later."
Belal Muhammad, an ex-champion and the #1-ranked welterweight, faced Irish contender Ian Machado Garry in the UFC Qatar co-main event. Islam Makhachev was newly crowned the promotion's welterweight champion, elevating the winner as a potential next challenger. Garry attacked with precise low and high kicks while Muhammad relied on boxing and later wrestling attempts. Early eye pokes paused action and a leg kick opened a cut near Muhammad's left eye. Muhammad pursued takedowns and clinches in round two but Garry defended effectively, countering with strikes and a spinning kick. Garry surged early in round three, landing multiple shots.
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