Muhammad vs Garry Prediction
💥On November 22, Doha, Qatar, will host UFC Fight Night 265. In the co-main event, former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad makes his return to the octagon. He'll face off against top Irish prospect Ian Garry. What can we expect from this showdown? Read our prediction below!
H2H Stats Fights and Previous Results
Belal Muhammad Player Overview
Belal Muhammad, a former UFC champion often described as pragmatic and not the most thrilling fighter, began his journey in combat sports with wrestling, which he got into during high school. He made his MMA debut at 24, competing in several promotions, including Hoosier Fight Club, Bellator, and Titan. It was the championship title in the latter that opened the doors to the UFC for him. His initial steps in the world's largest MMA promotion were challenging: within his first six months, he fought three times, losing two of those bouts. What followed were six years of painstaking effort, during which he fought 14 times, with only two victories coming by way of stoppage, highlighting his penchant for drawn-out battles. Finally, in July 2024, Belal reached the pinnacle by defeating Leon Edwards via decision in a title fight. However, his reign was short-lived as he lost his belt to Jack Della Maddalena in his next outing.
Match Results: Belal Muhammad
Ian Garry Player Overview
Ian Garry, born in Ireland, embarked on his athletic journey at the age of ten, engaging in boxing and judo, where he reached the level of a black belt. Inspired by fellow countryman Conor McGregor, Ian launched his MMA career at 19. Before joining the UFC, Garry showcased impressive performances in the Cage Warriors promotion, securing five knockout victories in seven bouts and claiming the championship belt. After signing with the UFC, his number of early finishes decreased, but his winning streak continued to grow, reaching 15-0 by December 2024. This streak was only halted by Shavkat Rakhmonov, but the Irishman made a successful comeback with a victory over Carlos Prates in April.
Match Results: Ian Garry
⭐ Editorial Prediction
We're in for a clash between two impressive welterweights. We believe Belal has the edge in grappling, while Garry might have the upper hand in striking. However, when it comes to overall fighting skill, these guys are on par. This likely means their bout will be highly competitive. Considering Ian's last five fights went to decision and Muhammad's bouts have gone the distance in 9 of his last 10 outings, betting on over 2.5 rounds in their head-to-head encounter seems like a reasonable call.
