Belal Muhammad News
Shavkat Rakhmonov accuses Belal Muhammad of avoiding UFC 310 fight: "All that talk about being an active champion"
Josh Evanoff - August 29, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov believes Belal Muhammad will not be active as champion. ‘Remember The Name’ is fresh off his return to the cage last month in Manchester. In the main event of UFC 304, Belal Muhammad faced Leon Edwards in a rematch of their March 2021 encounter. Despite entering the cage a massive underdog, the Palestinian fighter outgrappled ‘Rocky’ en route to a unanimous decision win.
Demetrious Johnson responds to Belal Muhammad's harsh criticism of his MMA analysis: "I haven't seen you fight that much!"
Curtis Calhoun - August 27, 2024
Former UFC champion Demetrious Johnson has issued a detailed response to some of Belal Muhammad’s harsh rhetoric towards his fighting analysis. Muhammad earned the UFC welterweight title by defeating Leon Edwards at UFC 304. He’s set to reel in a new era in the welterweight division and is expected to make his first title defense soon.
Shavkat Rakhmonov laughs off Kamaru Usman getting a title shot over him, sends message to Belal Muhammad: "Get ready!"
Josh Evanoff - August 27, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov believes it’s shameful that Kamaru Usman might fight Belal Muhammad. ‘Nomad’ hasn’t competed since his clash with Stephen Thompson at UFC 296 last December. There, Shavkat Rakhmonov defeated yet another welterweight contender. This time, it took less than two rounds for the undefeated fighter to earn a submission victory over ‘Wonderboy’. In the process, earning a shot at the welterweight title.
Belal Muhammad trolls Kamaru Usman with AI-Generated song
Curtis Calhoun - August 27, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is upping the ante in his trolling of former titleholder Kamaru Usman. Muhammad defeated Leon Edwards by unanimous decision to win the UFC welterweight title at UFC 304. The title victory capped off a long road to the belt as he became the latest from Team Khabib to capture a world championship.
Belal Muhammad says he might've retired with a loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 304
Curtis Calhoun - August 13, 2024
If his rematch with Leon Edwards went differently, UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad would’ve considered walking away from fighting altogether. Muhammad dethroned Edwards by unanimous decision to win the UFC welterweight title at UFC 304 last month. After a long unbeaten streak in the Octagon, Muhammad capped it off with a title win, ending Edwards’s impressive championship reign.
Jon Anik hits back at critics of UFC 304 commentary during Belal Muhammad's win
Curtis Calhoun - August 12, 2024
UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik vehemently denies any favoritism during Belal Muhammad’s title win in Manchester last month. Muhammad defeated Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight championship at UFC 304. His ongoing 11-fight unbeaten streak was capped off by a largely-dominant win over the incumbent Edwards in a rematch of their 2021 clash.
VIDEO | Belal Muhammad gets a huge entourage in Chicago after UFC 304 title win
Curtis Calhoun - August 12, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is thoroughly enjoying the perks of becoming a world titleholder after his triumphant victory. Muhammad defeated Leon Edwards by unanimous decision to become the UFC welterweight champion at UFC 304. He silenced the Manchester crowd by utilizing his timely striking and elite wrestling to stifle Edwards’s advances.
Darren Till explains why Belal Muhammad becoming UFC champion is both good and bad: "He probably wouldn’t be the champion I’d want"
Chris Taylor - August 10, 2024
Former welterweight title challenger Darren Till is explaining why Belal Muhammad becoming UFC champion is both good and bad. Muhammad (24-3 MMA) captured the promotion’s coveted welterweight title by defeating former champion Leon Edwards by unanimous decision in the headliner of last month’s UFC 304 event in Manchester, England.
Kamaru Usman and Belal Muhammad get heated in latest social media exchange: “You were protected by UFC”
Susan Cox - August 8, 2024
UFC welterweight’s Kamaru Usman and Belal Muhammad got heated in their latest social media exchange. The newly crowned UFC welterweight champion, Belal Muhammad (24-3 MMA) is still riding high after defeating and dethroning Leon Edwards (22-4 MMA) by unanimous decision at UFC 304.
Belal Muhammad is already targeting double-champion status after UFC 304 title win: "I've got maybe two fights left"
Josh Evanoff - August 7, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad believes that his time is ticking at 170 pounds. ‘Remember The Name’ is fresh off his return to the cage in the main event of UFC 304 last month. Fighting in Manchester, Belal Muhammad faced welterweight champion Leon Edwards in a rematch. In their first meeting back in 2021, ‘Rocky’ largely outstruck the wrestler until a second-round eye poke forced a no-contest.
WATCH | CM Punk praises new UFC champion Belal Muhammad during WWE Raw: "Good things happen to good people"
Josh Evanoff - August 6, 2024
WWE wrestler CM Punk has given newly crowned UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad his flowers. ‘Remember The Name’ is fresh off his return to the cage at UFC 304 last month in Manchester. There, Belal Muhammad finally got his shot at welterweight gold against Leon Edwards. ‘Rocky’ had previously faced the contender back in 2021, largely outstriking him until a second-round eye poke forced a no-contest.
Belal Muhammad hopes Colby Covington can earn another title shot, but says all ‘Chaos’ has to do is find him in a Steakhouse
Harry Kettle - August 6, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has said that he hopes to see Colby Covington earn another crack at the belt. As we know, Belal Muhammad captured the UFC welterweight title by defeating Leon Edwards. Since then, many have wondered who his first opponent is going to be as champ. Some think Edwards should get an immediate rematch, others believe it should be Kamaru Usman, and a lot of fans favor Shavkat Rakhmonov.
Belal Muhammad reacts following “back injury” claims made by Leon Edwards’ coach: “He’s a joke”
Susan Cox - August 5, 2024
UFC champion Belal Muhammad is reacting following ‘back injury’ claims made by the coach of Leon Edwards. It was just last month at UFC 304 that saw Belal Muhammad (24-3 MMA) defeat Leon Edwards (22-4 MMA) to become the new UFC welterweight champion.
Belal Muhammad eyes “legacy fight” with Kamaru Usman, but also wants welterweight “boogeyman” Shavkat Rakhmonov
Harry Kettle - August 5, 2024
Belal Muhammad has revealed that he’s interested in a fight with either Kamaru Usman or Shavkat Rakhmonov. It’s been just over a week since Belal Muhammad shocked the world. He defeated Leon Edwards at UFC 304 to capture the UFC welterweight championship in impressive fashion. Now, many are wondering what’s next for the champ.
Kamaru Usman believes Belal Muhammad copied his blueprint to defeat Leon Edwards at UFC 304
Harry Kettle - August 3, 2024
Former UFC champion Kamaru Usman believes Belal Muhammad copied his blueprint to defeat Leon Edwards. Last weekend, Belal Muhammad shocked the world. He dominated Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC 304 and captured the UFC welterweight championship. It marks the conclusion of an incredible journey to the top of the division, and now, it’s a case of seeing whether or not he can keep hold of it.
Islam Makhachev admits Belal Muhammad “Broke his plans” for UFC double champ run
Curtis Calhoun - August 2, 2024
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev plans to change course after Belal Muhammad’s welterweight title victory. Muhammad defeated Leon Edwards by unanimous decision to capture the UFC welterweight title last Saturday in Manchester. After a long road to the welterweight title shot, Muhammad made the most of his opportunity and put on a largely dominant performance to dethrone Edwards.
Alexander Volkanovski claps back at Belal Muhammad, believes welterweight champ is "a good stylistic match up" for him
Cole Shelton - August 1, 2024
Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has clapped back at Belal Muhammad. In the lead-up to UFC 304, Volkanovski claimed he thought Muhammad was a good stylistic matchup for him, despite the weight difference. After Muhammad scored an upset win over Leon Edwards at UFC 304 to become the welterweight champion, he fired back at Volkanovski over his recent comments.
Belal Muhammad confirms Shavkat Rakhmonov is next for first UFC title defense: "I will break him"
Josh Evanoff - August 1, 2024
Newly crowned UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is ready for Shavkat Rakhmonov. ‘Remember The Name’ returned to the cage in the main event of UFC 304 over the weekend. There, Belal Muhammad entered the octagon a massive underdog against welterweight champion Leon Edwards. ‘Rocky’ had previously dominated their first encounter in March 2021, until a second-round eye poke caused a no-contest.