Belal Muhammad News
Belal Muhammad reveals when he could make move up to middleweight
Harry Kettle - October 22, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has provided an update on when he could move up in weight. As we know, Belal Muhammad is the current king of the welterweights. He earned that distinction by domianting and defeating Leon Edwards earlier this year to officially capture the belt. Now, he’s preparing for a quick turnaround as he hopes to defend his crown against Shavkat Rakhmonov in December.
Kamaru Usman answers calls to release Belal Muhammad podcast altercation footage: "Belal did Belal"
Curtis Calhoun - October 21, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman will release footage of a recent heated podcast face-to-face with Belal Muhammad, but there are conditions. Muhammad captured Usman’s former title by defeating Leon Edwards at UFC 304. The title win capped off a remarkable run through the welterweight division, including wins over former title challengers Stephen Thompson and Gilbert Burns.
Belal Muhammad wants Alex Pereira's schedule: "Next year for myself is just staying busy"
Fernando Quiles - October 20, 2024
Belal Muhammad wants to be on the same schedule as fellow UFC champion Alex Pereira. Muhammad was certainly busy in his UFC welterweight title fight against Leon Edwards back in July. Muhammad outworked Edwards in enemy territory to capture the 170-pound gold.
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 offers to slap fellow UFC champion Ilia Topuria amid beef
Fernando Quiles - 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 has no fear of Shavkat Rakhmonov ahead of UFC 310, says coach
Fernando Quiles - October 15, 2024
Coach Mike Valle isn’t fazed by the challenge Shavkat Rakhmonov presents to Belal Muhammad. UFC CEO Dana White recently announced that Rakhmonov will take on UFC welterweight champion Muhammad at the UFC 310 pay-per-view. The title fight is set to headline the event inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on December 7th.
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 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.
Joaquin Buckley believes Shavkat Rakhmonov would get “exposed” in potential UFC title fight with Belal Muhammad
Harry Kettle - September 27, 2024
Joaquin Buckley believes Shavkat Rakhmonov would get exposed in a UFC world title fight against Belal Muhammad. Over the course of the last few years, Shavkat Rakhmonov has made some real noise in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The unbeaten 18-0 sensation has finished all 18 of his fights, and he’s gone 6-0 in the promotion thus far. As you can imagine, there’s been a great deal of talk surrounding him possibly getting the next shot at the UFC welterweight championship.
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 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.
Belal Muhammad explains why he continues to mock Leon Edwards: "I am just better than you"
Josh Evanoff - September 11, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is happy to kick Leon Edwards while he’s down. ‘Remember The Name’ and ‘Rocky’ clashed earlier this summer in the main event of UFC 304 in Manchester. The bout was their first time in the cage with each other since their meeting in March 2021. That night in the UFC Apex saw Leon Edwards outstrike Belal Muhammad early, but an eye poke led to a no-contest.
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.
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.