Garry vows finish in UFC Qatar as title shot looms against Muhammad

Ian Machado Garry has vowed his Nov. 22 fight against former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad will not go to the judges as the two headline UFC Qatar at ABHA Arena in Doha. Garry made the declaration publicly ahead of the comain event, while both fighters and outside analysts framed the bout as pivotal for the welterweight title picture.

Garry wrote on Instagram, "No this wont go to Decision not in a million years," asserting he will produce a decisive result. The Irish contender earned early career stoppages but has struggled to finish opponents since joining the promotion. He is 9-1 overall with three finishes in the UFC, and his last five fights have all gone the distance, including his lone professional loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov. He rebounded in April with a decision win over Carlos Prates.

Muhammad, the former interim welterweight champion, also faces scrutiny for his finishing rate. He has 24 career victories with six finishes and three inside the major league. Muhammad lost the title in May to Jack Della Maddalena, a defeat that snapped an 11-fight unbeaten run that included high-profile wins over Leon Edwards and Sean Brady. Observers say Muhammad must adjust his...