MMA Match Preview: Belal Muhammad (24-4) vs. Ian Machado (16-1)
Venue & Event Details
Event: UFC Qatar – Tsarukyan vs. Hooker
Location: ABHA Arena, Doha, Qatar
Start Time:
Prelims: 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM local (Doha)
Main Card: 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT / 9:00 PM local (Doha)
Broadcast: ESPN+ (USA), TNT Sports (UK), TSN (Canada), Kayo (Australia)
Injury Report
Belal Muhammad (USA, 37): No reported injuries; enters after losing his welterweight title to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 (May 2025).
Ian Machado Garry (Ireland, 27): No reported injuries; rebounded from his first career loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov with a decision win over Carlos Prates (April 2025).
Recent Form & Fight History
Belal Muhammad:
L vs Jack Della Maddalena (UD, UFC 315, May 2025) – lost title
W vs Leon Edwards (UD, UFC 304, July 2024) – won title
W vs Sean Brady (TKO, 2023)
Built an 11-fight unbeaten streak before losing the belt.
Ian Machado Garry:
W vs Carlos Prates (UD, UFC on ESPN 66, April 2025)
L vs Shavkat Rakhmonov (UD, UFC 310, Dec 2024) – first career loss
W vs Neil Magny (UD, 2024)
Rising contender with elite striking and improved takedown defense.
Betting Trends:
Public money leans toward Machado Garry due to youth, reach, and striking.
Muhammad’s experience and wrestling appeal to sharp bettors seeking value.
Line movement shows Machado Garry holding favorite status, but Muhammad remains a dangerous stylistic matchup.
FIGHT ODDS
Belal Muhammad + 150
Ian Machado – 170
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, November 20, 2025
