In the fiercely competitive landscape of the UFC welterweight division, opinions are often as polarized as the fighters themselves. Joaquin Buckley, a fighter renowned for his striking abilities and self-proclaimed ‘Kill Cliff FC killer’, has publicly declared that Shavkat Rakhmonov is overrated. Buckley’s position is grounded in his recent success and a belief that true
Belal Muhammad
Belal Muhammad, the current UFC Welterweight Champion, is strategically mapping out his first title defense, and his sights are set on a formidable challenger: undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov. Despite an ongoing rivalry with former champion Kamaru Usman, Muhammad recognizes that a bout with Rakhmonov could elevate his status in the division far more effectively. At 24-3
In a historic moment for Chicago, UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has been honored with an official day dedicated to him by the city. This distinguished accolade, proclaimed by Mayor Brandon Johnson as “Belal Muhammad Day” on September 20, is not just a celebration of Muhammad’s athletic achievements; it symbolizes the rich cultural fabric of
Sean Brady faced criticism after his loss to Belal Muhammad at UFC 280, leading many to question his skills and credibility as a fighter. Despite this backlash, Brady refused to accept the notion that he was “fraud-checked” and instead used it as motivation to prove his worth in the Octagon. In a fiery response during
Following Belal Muhammad’s welterweight title win over Leon Edwards at UFC 304, the MMA community has been abuzz with debate over who should be next in line for a title shot. Notably, former champion Kamaru Usman has been mentioned as a potential opponent for Muhammad, despite coming off three consecutive losses. Gilbert Burns, a longtime
Gilbert Burns, a UFC fighter with a record of 22-7 MMA and 15-7 UFC, is openly supporting Belal Muhammad in his journey as the welterweight champion. Despite being on a two-fight losing streak, Burns is keeping his faith in Muhammad. He sustained losses to Muhammad at UFC 288 and Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 299.
Belal Muhammad, the current UFC welterweight champion, has been in a heated feud with Kamaru Usman, the former welterweight champion. Despite their rivalry, Muhammad holds a deep respect for Usman’s skills inside the octagon. As Muhammad gears up for his first title defense, he is faced with the decision of either facing Usman or Shavkat
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad, fresh off his title victory over Leon Edwards at UFC 304, is already looking ahead to his first title defense. While the conversation about his next challenger heats up, Muhammad is adamant that his opponent should have to earn the opportunity. In a recent interview with MMA Junkie Radio, Muhammad
Louis Taylor believes that in order for Shavkat Rakhmonov to beat Belal Muhammad, he will have to secure a finish. Rakhmonov holds an impressive 100 percent finish rate in his MMA career, but Muhammad’s head coach warns of Muhammad’s relentless pace and cardio. Taylor emphasizes the importance of putting Muhammad away early, as the longer
In the world of UFC, the race for the welterweight title is heating up between Kamaru Usman and Shavkat Rakhmonov. Usman, despite being on a three-fight losing streak, is adamant that he is not washed up and is gunning for the title shot. On the other hand, Rakhmonov, who is undefeated in his UFC career,
Belal Muhammad’s recent victory over Leon Edwards at UFC 304 has drawn high praise from fellow fighter Stephen Thompson. Thompson commended Muhammad’s work ethic and dedication to the sport, highlighting his impressive 10-fight win streak leading up to the title fight. Thompson specifically recognized Muhammad’s suffocating win over him in December 2021 as a key
Belal Muhammad, the current UFC welterweight champion, has expressed his interest in facing Kamaru Usman for his first title defense. This move has been deemed as a win-win situation for Muhammad, as he also considers another potential opponent, Shavkat Rakhmonov. In an interview with MMA Junkie, Muhammad mentioned his openness to taking on either Usman