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
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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
Shavkat Rakhmonov, with an undefeated record in MMA and six consecutive wins in the UFC, believes that his next fight will be for the UFC welterweight title. Although the fight has not been officially confirmed, Rakhmonov is confident that he will be given the opportunity to challenge the current champion, Belal Muhammad. Since his debut
Belal Muhammad is not content with just holding the welterweight title, he wants to defend it and compete regularly to solidify his place as a true champion. After upsetting Leon Edwards to claim the title, Muhammad criticized Edwards’ lack of activity and expressed his desire to fight frequently. He is determined to avoid taking long
Jack Della Maddalena, an up-and-coming fighter in the UFC welterweight division, has been making waves with his recent performances. With an impressive record of 17-2 in MMA and a perfect 7-0 record in the UFC, Della Maddalena is proving to be a force to be reckoned with. His most recent knockout victory over Gilbert Burns