Ian Machado Garry is set for Islam Makhachev showdown next after jumping four spots in the updated UFC welterweight rankings.<\/b><\/p>\n
The Irishman looks set to challenge Makhachev for the UFC Welterweight Title after beating former champion Belal Muhammad at UFC Qatar.<\/span><\/p>\n After beating former champion Belal Muhammad in the UFC Qatar co-main event, Ian Machado Garry is now locked in and prepared for a shot at Islam Makhachev and the UFC Welterweight Title next.<\/span><\/p>\n Garry defeated Muhammad via unanimous decision to all but earn his shot at the 170-pound belt next. The Irishman was superb in his victory over the former champion, and has made a substantial move in the welterweight rankings in the process.<\/span><\/p>\n Garry jumped four spots from #6 to #2 in the updated UFC welterweight rankings, meaning that only the champion Makhachev and #1 contender Jack Della Maddalena are above him in the rankings.<\/span><\/p>\n The 28-year-old was listed as one of the <\/span>fighters to watch out for at UFC Qatar<\/span><\/a> this past weekend, and he didn\u2019t disappoint with an almost flawless performance against the former king of the welterweight division.<\/span><\/p>\n With Makhachev now the belt holder, his next fight will either have to be before mid-February or not until sometime in April due to his participation in Ramadan.<\/span><\/p>\n Garry has already expressed his desire to face Makhachev as soon as possible, whether that be before or after Ramadan. He has made it abundantly clear that the only fight he will take next is a shot at the UFC Welterweight Title or an interim belt if need be.<\/span><\/p>\n Ian Garry moved all the way up to #2 in UFC\u2019s official welterweight rankings \ud83d\udc40 pic.twitter.com\/jNJbDN3q30<\/a><\/p>\n — Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) November 25, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nIan Machado Garry Set For Islam Makhachev Showdown Next<\/h2>\n
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