Ian Machado Garry vs Belal Muhammad
Ian Machado Garry vs Belal Muhammad: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Ian Machado Garry and Belal Muhammad?
Garry has faced Muhammad once in the UFC, with Garry emerging victorious via unanimous decision. The two fighters have a history of intense battles, with Garry's performance against Muhammad cementing his status as a top contender in the Welterweight division.
Ian Machado Garry
Key numbers
- Wins17
- Losses1
- Knockout wins7
- Submission wins1
- Decision wins9
Top honours
- CWFC Welterweight Championship1 time
- Performance of the Night1 time
- Tied for third longest win streak in UFC Welterweight division history8
- 2021 #2 Ranked Prospect of the YearLowKick MMA
- 2023 Second Team MMA All-StarMMA Fighting
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Belal Muhammad
Key numbers
- Total MMA Fights30
- Wins24
- Wins by Knockout5
- Wins by Submission1
- Wins by Decision18
Top honours
- UFC Welterweight ChampionFirst Arab fighter to win a UFC championship.
- Titan Fighting Championships Welterweight ChampionWon prior to joining the UFC.
- Performance of the NightAwarded for his submission victory over Takashi Sato.
- Fight of the NightReceived bonuses for multiple bouts, including his UFC debut.
- Ranked #5 in UFC Welterweight RankingsAs of May 5, 2026.