Archive · 23 Nov 2025
UFC Qatar: Khamzat Chimaev and Ian Garry's Backstage Confrontation
After a UFC fight night in Qatar, two fighters, Khamzat Chimaev and Ian Garry, had a heated argument backstage.
Garry congratulated Chimaev, but Chimaev got angry and shoved Garry, saying he would hurt him.
Garry thought Chimaev was acting like a child.
People are talking about whether this was real or just for show.
Khamzat Chimaev and Ian Garry had a heated altercation backstage at UFC Qatar
Garry approached Chimaev to congratulate him, but things quickly escalated
Chimaev shoved Garry and made a threatening statement
Garry called Chimaev's behavior 'childish' and questioned his maturity
Fans speculate if the incident was genuine or scripted for drama
- Who
- Khamzat Chimaev and Ian Garry
- What
- Had a heated altercation backstage at UFC Qatar
- When
- After UFC Qatar fight night
- Where
- Backstage at UFC Qatar
- Why
- The reason for the altercation is unclear, but it may have been due to tension between the fighters
Chimaev's Perspective
Garry's Perspective
Initial Interaction
Chimaev's Perspective
Garry approached Chimaev to congratulate him
Garry's Perspective
Garry patted Chimaev on the back and said 'Good job tonight'
- Event
- UFC Qatar
- Involved Fighters
- Khamzat Chimaev and Ian Garry
- Location
- Backstage at UFC Qatar
- Outcome
- No physical fight occurred, but tension remains