Belal Muhammad News
Belal Muhammad reveals why he believes he can overcome Shavkat Rakhmonov
Harry Kettle - October 18, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has explained why he believes he will defeat Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310. At UFC 310 on December 7, Belal Muhammad will put his UFC welterweight championship on the line. It will mark his first fight since dethroning Leon Edwards earlier this summer, as he prepares to take on arguably the scariest contender in the division.
Belal Muhammad explains why he believes Conor McGregor needs help
Harry Kettle - October 18, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has explained why he believes Conor McGregor needs help as their war of words continues. As we know, Conor McGregor is a bit of an enigma – and that much goes without saying. He is constantly keeping the mixed martial arts world on their toes, leaving many to wonder whether or not he’ll ever fight again. Alas, if you truly believe the Irishman, we will see him back in the Octagon at some point in the future.
Belal Muhammad offers to slap fellow UFC champion Ilia Topuria amid beef
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 16, 2024
Belal Muhammad says he’s prepared to slap Ilia Topuria around if he wants to turn their beef into physicality. Muhammad was recently on the receiving end of some trash talk from Topuria. “El Matador” is the reigning UFC featherweight champion, while Muhammad is the welterweight king. Topuria called Muhammad a “fake champion” and took aim at his finishing rate inside the Octagon.
Belal Muhammad says Conor McGregor illustrates the "Dark side of fighting" in response to Irish star's latest rant
Curtis Calhoun - October 15, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad believes Conor McGregor is no longer a role model for young athletes amidst his long Octagon hiatus. Muhammad earned the UFC welterweight title by defeating Leon Edwards by unanimous decision at UFC 304. Just months after earning the belt, and capping off a lengthy win streak, Muhammad will defend the belt against Shavkat Rakhmonov in December.
Belal Muhammad responds after being labeled a “fake champion” by Ilia Topuria
Harry Kettle - October 14, 2024
Belal Muhammad has issued a response in the wake of being called a fake champion by UFC star Ilia Topuria. Earlier this year, Belal Muhammad produced a masterful performance to become the new UFC welterweight champion. He did so by dominating Leon Edwards, picking up what many considered to be one of the most dominant title wins of the year thus far.
Conor McGregor hits out at Belal Muhammad in latest social media rant
Harry Kettle - October 14, 2024
UFC star Conor McGregor has lashed out at UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in his latest social media rant. As we know, Conor McGregor is a pretty outspoken chap. He has never been afraid to speak his mind, especially when it comes to social media. The former two-weight UFC champion has made it crystal clear that he’s interested in a return to the Octagon but at this moment in time, nothing is set in stone.
Conor McGregor calls for UFC welterweight title fight against Belal Muhammad
Harry Kettle - September 28, 2024
Conor McGregor has remarkably called for a UFC welterweight championship shot against Belal Muhammad. As we know, Conor McGregor isn’t afraid to challenge himself. He’s taken on some huge names throughout the course of his mixed martial arts career, and he seems intent on getting back in the cage at some point in the future.
Belal Muhammad hints Shavkat Rakhmonov title fight announcement is imminent: "See you soon, boy"
Curtis Calhoun - September 27, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is potentially weeks away from his first title defense against the undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov. Muhammad earned the UFC welterweight title by defeating Leon Edwards by unanimous decision at UFC 304 in July. He’s on an 11-fight unbeaten streak, following a loss to Geoff Neal in 2019.
Belal Muhammad explains how Khabib Nurmagomedov changed the game
Harry Kettle - September 26, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has revealed how Khabib Nurmagomedov changed the game. As we know, Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from mixed martial arts with an incredible 29-0 record. He walked away as the undisputed UFC lightweight champion, with many believing he belongs in the greatest of all time conversation.
Belal Muhammad targets Shavkat Rakhmonov for first title defense despite Kamaru Usman talk: "He has more aura"
Josh Evanoff - September 25, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has his sights set on Shavkat Rakhmonov, not Kamaru Usman. ‘Remember The Name’ has been out of the cage since a trip to Manchester in July. In the main event of UFC 304, Belal Muhammad finally challenged for gold against Leon Edwards. Despite entering the cage as a heavy betting underdog, the challenger wound up earning a unanimous decision victory.
Belal Muhammad says Kamaru Usman "got physical" with him during recent podcast face-to-face
Curtis Calhoun - September 19, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad got into a physical altercation with former titleholder Kamaru Usman while on the former champion’s podcast. Muhammad earned the UFC welterweight title by defeating Leon Edwards by unanimous decision at UFC 304 in July. He hasn’t lost a fight since 2019 and is looking ahead to his first welterweight title defense.
Belal Muhammad explains why he switched his prediction for Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306: “If you’d have asked me maybe a month ago..”
Harry Kettle - September 13, 2024
Belal Muhammad has explained why he’s switched his prediction for this weekend’s main event between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili. Tomorrow night, Sean O’Malley will defend his UFC bantamweight championship against Merab Dvalishvili. In the eyes of many, this contest is just too close to call.
Chael Sonnen pitches a surprising contender for Belal Muhammad's first title defense
Curtis Calhoun - September 11, 2024
Chael Sonnen believes a title eliminator fight between two top contenders could set Belal Muhammad up to face an up-and-coming welterweight star. Muhammad earned the UFC welterweight title by defeating Leon Edwards at UFC 304 in July. The title win capped off a remarkable run in the cage, including several wins over former title challengers.
Kamaru Usman issues fiery retort to Belal Muhammad's "Corny, weak" diss track
Curtis Calhoun - September 5, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has broken the silence and addressed Belal Muhammad’s trolling on social media. Muhammad earned the UFC welterweight title by defeating Leon Edwards at UFC 304 in July. He hasn’t lost a fight since 2019 and has earned recent wins over the likes of Gilbert Burns, Stephen Thompson, and Sean Brady.
Jon Anik defends Belal Muhammad against ducking allegations
Harry Kettle - September 4, 2024
UFC commentator Jon Anik has defended Belal Muhammad against allegations of the champion ducking contenders. Belal Muhammad is the UFC welterweight champion. He was able to earn that crown by defeating Leon Edwards in a pretty one-sided collision back at UFC 304 in Manchester. Now, he’s able to wait and see who is offered to him by the promotion. The leading contender is Shavkat Rakhmonov, who has been able to tear through pretty much everyone in the division that he’s faced.
Belal Muhammad trolls Conor McGregor ahead of NFL season kickoff: "Don't let it distract you..."
Curtis Calhoun - September 4, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is upping the ante in his ongoing jabs towards Conor McGregor amidst the Irish star’s indefinite Octagon absence. Muhammad is enjoying the newfound limelight after earning the UFC welterweight title in July over Leon Edwards. He hasn’t slowed down in attacking some of his previous detractors, and jabbing some of the sport’s biggest names.
Belal Muhammad questions if Gilbert Burns has desire to make UFC title run: "Is he still motivated in there?"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 4, 2024
Belal Muhammad wonders just how motivated Gilbert Burns is coming off back-to-back losses. Burns is hoping to return to title contention before it’s time for him to hang up his gloves. After securing wins over Neil Magny and Jorge Masvidal, “Durinho” set himself up for a title eliminator against Belal Muhammad, but he fell short via unanimous decision. When Burns tried to rebound from the defeat, he was knocked out by Jack Della Maddalena.
Belal Muhammad would never allow Conor McGregor to skip the line at welterweight: “He looks like he’s coked out”
Harry Kettle - September 4, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has dismissed the idea of Conor McGregor receiving a title shot. Over the course of many, many years, Conor McGregor has built a reputation for himself as the biggest star in mixed martial arts. While many people may not like that, it’s the truth. The Irishman is known worldwide and in many ways, he helped put MMA on the map.