Ian Machado Garry is still eager to face Belal Muhammad, but it seems like the fight won’t happen when he wants it. Following his recent callout on social media, Garry expressed frustration with Muhammad’s refusal to face him directly.
Garry was last seen backing up Belal Muhammad during a recent bout against Jack Della Maddalena, where Muhammad claimed victory and earned the welterweight title. Now that Della Maddalena is set to fight Islam Makhachev later this year, Garry sees an opportunity to take on Muhammad for the next No. 1 contender spot.
However, in a surprising turn of events, Muhammad expressed interest in facing Kamaru Usman instead, which left Garry unimpressed. “Belal Muhammad is avoiding me!” he claimed, sparking Garry’s callout.
Garry sees an opportunity to prove his skills and wants the fight in Chicago, but it appears that Muhammad has other plans. With a potential matchup on the November New York City pay-per-view, Garry will have to wait until later this year for what could be a highly anticipated bout.
Source: https://www.mmamania.com/2025/7/6/24462459/ian-machado-garry-wants-chicago-showdown-against-belal-muhammad-at-ufc-319-hes-avoiding-me