Belal Muhammad News
Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad go back and forth over potential UFC 288 co-main event: "Guy cannot make weight?"
Josh Evanoff - April 17, 2023
UFC 288 might have a co-main event, but that’s still far from official. The card is slated for next month and will be headlined by Aljamain Sterling’s title defense against the returning Henry Cejudo. While the main event is still slated for May, last week, the event took a big hit. Charles Oliveira was originally slated to face Beneil Dariush in the co-main event, but ‘Do Bronx’ pulled out due to injury.
Sean Strickland reveals Belal Muhammad feud began over near-fight at UFC PI: "I'd fight that man to the death right now"
Josh Evanoff - April 11, 2023
UFC contenders Sean Strickland and Belal Muhammad don’t appear fond of each other. Over the weekend, ‘Remember the Name’ attended UFC 287 in Miami. There, he attended the post-fight press conference where he discussed a possible return. In the presser, Muhammad stated that his next two ideal matchups were Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland.
Belal Muhammad hopes to face Khamzat Chimaev or Sean Strickland at 185lbs if he doesn't get what he wants at welterweight
Cole Shelton - April 10, 2023
Belal Muhammad is thinking about moving up to middleweight. Muhammad is currently ranked fourth at welterweight but will not be getting the next title shot, as that will go to Colby Covington. Although he has talked about potentially fighting Kamaru Usman next, if that doesn’t happen, he is pondering a move to 185lbs to face either Khamzat Chimaev or Sean Strickland.
Belal Muhammad expects Jorge Masvidal to finish "emotional" Gilbert Burns at UFC 287
Cole Shelton - April 6, 2023
Belal Muhammad thinks Jorge Masvidal will pull off the upset on Saturday night at UFC 287. Masvidal is set to fight for the first time in over a year in the co-main event of UFC 287 as he takes on Gilbert Burns. It’s an intriguing matchup and one Burns is a sizeable betting favorite. Yet, Muhammad likes Masvidal’s chances to win due to the fact that he thinks the Brazilian will fight emotionally.
Belal Muhammad explains why he's not interested in Shavkat Rahkmonov fight: "I’m only looking upwards"
Cole Shelton - April 3, 2023
Belal Muhammad isn’t too interested in fighting Shavkat Rakhmonov next time out. After Leon Edwards defended his welterweight title at UFC 286, Dana White announced the Brit would face Colby Covington next and Muhammad would take on Rakhmonov. Both fights caught many by surprise, including Muhammad who thought he was either getting a title shot or someone in front of him next.
Belal Muhammad shares his thoughts on rumored Colby Covington vs. Leon Edwards title fight at UFC 291: "I step in and finish Colby in 2"
Chris Taylor - April 1, 2023
Belal Muhammad has shared his thoughts on the rumored Colby Covington vs. Leon Edwards title fight at UFC 291. Yesterday afternoon Sports Illustrated reported that ‘Edwards vs. Covington’ is being targeted to headline UFC 291 on July 22nd in London, England.
Dana White responds to Daniel Cormier suggesting Belal Muhammad is “the most warranted” for a UFC welterweight title shot: “That’s nice of him”
Fernando Quiles - March 26, 2023
UFC President Dana White has responded to Daniel Cormier’s take on Belal Muhammad’s status in the UFC Welterweight Championship picture. White is adamant about giving Colby Covington the next crack at Leon Edwards’ 170-pound gold. It’s a direction that some have been opposed to, but the UFC boss continues to stand his ground. Recently, UFC Hall of Famer and color commentator Daniel Cormier chimed in, taking to ESPN’s “DC & RC” show to express his belief that Muhammad deserves a title shot, but he isn’t getting it because there are more appealing fights for the mainstream audience.
Daniel Cormier believes Belal Muhammad lacks high-profile win needed to get title shot: "He keeps getting lost in the shuffle"
Josh Evanoff - March 21, 2023
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes Belal Muhammad lacks a high-profile win. ‘Remember The Name’ has been out of the octagon since his win over Sean Brady last October. That victory moved his unbeaten streak to nine. Prior to the win over Brady, Muhammad had defeated names such as Vicente Luque, Stephen Thompson, and Demian Maia in that stretch.
Colby Covington unloads on "racist" Belal Muhammad for saying he's getting a title shot because he's white: "He should be kicked out of the UFC"
Cole Shelton - March 20, 2023
Colby Covington believes Belal Muhammad should be kicked out of the UFC after his recent comments. After UFC 286, Dana White announced Covington would be facing Leon Edwards next while Muhammad would have to face Shavkat Rakhmonov. Muhammad then took to social media and was vocal about his displeasure that Covington was getting the next title shot. Then, in a since-deleted tweet, he claimed ‘Chaos’ is only getting the title shot because he’s white.
Belal Muhammad vents his frustration after Dana White announces Colby Covington will be the next man to challenge Leon Edwards
Fernando Quiles - March 19, 2023
Belal Muhammad is not happy with UFC President Dana White’s decision to lean towards Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington as the next UFC Welterweight Championship match. Covington was in attendance for Edwards’ successful title defense against Kamaru Usman in their trilogy fight at UFC 286. Edwards won the fight via majority decision, and after the bout, White said that Covington is next in line for a shot at the 170-pound gold.
Belal Muhammad blasts Colby Covington after 'Chaos' weighs-in as UFC 286 backup fighter: "turns down a fight on the same card"
Josh Evanoff - March 17, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad appears to be unhappy with Colby Covington. UFC 286 is slated for this Saturday night on pay-per-view from London, England. The card is headlined by the welterweight trilogy bout between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman. In their first outing in December 2015, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ won by unanimous decision.
Belal Muhammad rips Colby Covington for turning him down, proclaims himself "the best in the world"
Cole Shelton - February 14, 2023
Belal Muhammad believes he is the best fighter in the world. Muhammad is coming off a TKO win over Sean Brady and is likely one win away from a title shot. Yet, who he fights next is uncertain, as Gilbert Burns is set to face Jorge Masvidal, leaving many to think Muhammad would face Colby Covington in a title eliminator bout.
Belal Muhammad reacts to Gilbert Burns win at UFC 283: “Congratulations on beating #14 Neil Magny, who would probably lose to Jake Paul”
Harry Kettle - January 25, 2023
Belal Muhammad has taken a shot at Gilbert Burns following his victory over Neil Magny at UFC 283 last weekend. For a while now, Belal Muhammad has been climbing the welterweight ranks. Aside from his no contest with Leon Edwards, the Palestinian star has been on fire.
Belal Muhammad fires back at Gilbert Burns after ‘Durinho’ accuses him of turning down a fight: “You have one ranked win and I have 4”
Cole Shelton - January 19, 2023
Belal Muhammad has responded to Gilbert Burns. At UFC 283 media day, Burns took a shot at Muhammad for allegedly turning him down to face him this Saturday in Brazil. As well, Burns was frustrated that Muhammad passed him in the welterweight rankings.
Gilbert Burns reveals plans for fights with Belal Muhammad and Khamzat Chimaev after UFC 283: "I'll be ready"
Josh Evanoff - January 6, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns has some high-profile names in mind for this year. ‘Durinho’ has been out of action since his clash with Khamzat Chimaev last April at UFC 273. Despite ‘Borz’ entering the contest as a massive favorite, the Brazilian brought the fight to the unbeaten Chechen. However, Burns wound up coming up short by decision after 15 hard-fought minutes.
UFC veteran labels Belal Muhammad as the “biggest threat” at welterweight: “I think Belal beats Khamzat”
Harry Kettle - January 4, 2023
UFC veteran Matt Brown has called Belal Muhammad the biggest threat at welterweight as we head into the new year. Right now, the welterweight division is on fire. There are may top guys battling it out at the top of the division and currently, Leon Edwards is the champion. He earned that title after viciously knocking out Kamaru Usman last summer.
Belal Muhammad reveals he's willing to face Leon Edwards in street-fight rematch: "We can show out there too"
Josh Evanoff - December 27, 2022
UFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad is willing to face Leon Edwards in the cage, or the street. ‘Remember the Name’ is fresh off his bout with Sean Brady at UFC 280 in October. There, Muhammad moved his unbeaten streak to nine fights by knockout. In the process, he also handed Brady his first-ever professional defeat.
Belal Muhammad says he's "waiting" on Leon Edwards to sign the contract, 'Rocky' fires back: "Shut up you bum"
Cole Shelton - December 7, 2022
Belal Muhammad claims he will be fighting for Leon Edwards for the welterweight title next time out. On Wednesday, the UFC announced on social media that the promotion is heading back to London, England in March for UFC 286. The main event is expected to be Edwards-Usman 3 for the welterweight title. However, Muhammad took to social media to tell fans he will see them there.