Ian Machado Garry enters UFC Fight Night 265 in Doha, Qatar, on November 22 with a clear mission: defeat No. 1–ranked Belal Muhammad and force his way into title contention.
The Irishman, 27, brings a 16-1 professional record, having risen from Cage Warriors champion to a top-10 UFC contender through a string of decisive victories, including wins over Neil Magny, Shavkat Rakhmonov, Carlos Prates and Michael Page. Muhammad, 37, is a former UFC welterweight champion who reclaimed top contender status after falling to Jack Della Maddalena in May 2025; he holds a 24–4 record with eleven straight decision wins in UFC competition.