Belal Muhammad VS Ian Machado Garry

Fri 21 Nov · 23:00 UTC Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena, Al Rayyan, Qatar

Tale of the Tape

24-6-0, 1 NC Record 17-2-0

37 Age 28

180 cm Height 190 cm

183 cm Reach 187 cm

orthodox Stance orthodox

25% Finish rate 47%

21% KO rate 41%

4% Sub rate 6%

Result Summary

Ian Machado Garry def. Belal Muhammad Decision (unanimous) · R3 5:00

Fight Overview

Belal Muhammad and Ian Machado Garry meet in a high-stakes welterweight contender bout, with Muhammad’s consistent top-5 performances against Garry’s surging undefeated streak. The winner is likely to earn a title shot, making this a crucial fight for both athletes.

Keys to Victory

Belal Muhammad

Pressure Garry with relentless forward movement and clinch work.
Mix wrestling and striking to keep Garry guessing and off-balance.
Exploit Garry’s defensive gaps with volume and cardio over five rounds.

Ian Machado Garry

Utilize reach and dynamic footwork to control range and avoid clinches.
Counter Muhammad’s entries with straight punches and kicks.
Maintain composure under pressure, picking moments to explode with combinations.

Last 5 fights

Belal Muhammad

L Jack Della Maddalena Decision · R5 5:00 · 10 MAY 2025
W Leon Edwards Decision · R5 5:00 · 27 JUL 2024
W Gilbert Burns Decision · R5 5:00 · 6 MAY 2023
W Sean Brady TKO · R2 4:47 · 22 OCT 2022
W Vicente Luque Decision · R5 5:00 · 16 APR 2022

Ian Machado Garry

W Carlos Prates Decision · R5 5:00 · 26 APR 2025
L Shavkat Rakhmonov Decision · R5 5:00 · 7 DEC 2024
W Michael Page Decision · R3 5:00 · 29 JUN 2024
W Geoff Neal Decision · R3 5:00 · 17 FEB 2024
W Neil Magny Decision · R3 5:00 · 19 AUG 2023

Analysis

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