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Belal Muhammad analyzes Ian Machado Garry ahead of title challenge

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 1:40 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Belal Muhammad analyzes Ian Machado Garry ahead of title challenge
Summary

Belal Muhammad shared insights on Ian Machado Garry's fighting style at a media day ahead of UFC Fight Night 278 in Las Vegas on June 5, 2026. Muhammad, who previously lost to Garry by unanimous decision in November, described Garry as strategic but noted concerns about his cardio, especially during championship rounds. Muhammad suggested that Garry must improve his conditioning to succeed against welterweight champion Islam Makhachev, who is set to defend his title against Garry in August. Muhammad will look to bounce back against Gabriel Bonfim in the main event this Saturday.

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  • •Muhammad lost to Garry by unanimous decision last November.
  • •Garry is set to challenge Makhachev for the UFC welterweight title in August.
  • •Muhammad believes Garry needs to improve his cardio for five-round fights.
  • •Muhammad fights Gabriel Bonfim at UFC Fight Night 278 on June 10.
  • •Garry's style is described as strategic but potentially exhausting over time.
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  • 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Belal Muhammad: Ian Machado Garry runs a lot, but 'he understands strategy'
What they're saying
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Belal Muhammad finds Ian Machado Garry tricky, but thinks he needs to clean up one major area if he wants to become UFC champion.

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