This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC Qatar, we saw a potential title eliminator in the welterweight division. Former champion Belal Muhammad (24-5, 1 NC) was looking to bounce back after losing his title as he took on top contender Ian Machado Garry (17-1).

The week prior saw a ton of movement in the welterweight division with Islam Makhachev winning the title and Carlos Prates and Michael Morales both scoring huge finishes. This was Garry and Muhammad’s opportunity to make a big statement and leave a lasting impression on the UFC.

While watching this fight, it truly felt like a bull and matador type of matchup. Muhammad kept trying to push forward with pressure but Garry’s movement and speed kept him at range. Machado Garry caught Muhammad a lot throughout the three rounds wit

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