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Belal Muhammad doesn't see Conor McGregor stepping back inside the Octagon ever again. Fight fans have not seen McGregor trade leather since July 2021.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 14

'Never finished any man or woman…' Ilia Topuria SLAMS ‘crotch sniffer’ Belal Muhammad in brutal trash talks

Ilia Topuria is rapidly establishing himself as the UFC’s next big star. Since capturing the featherweight title earlier this year, he’s been stirring up plenty of attention, not just in the cage but outside it.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / October 13

Dana White Announces Big Fights: Belal Muhammad vs Shavkat Rakhmonov

Dana White and the UFC officials have decided that the UFC 310 event will be the last Pay-per-view event of the UFC in 2024. On Saturday, Dana revealed to everyone that UFC 310 will have two major title fights on 14/12/2013 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

MMA News / Field Level Media / October 12

Welterweight champ Belal Muhammad takes on Shavkat Rakhmonov at UCF 310

Welterweight champion Belal Muhammad's first title defense will be against unbeaten Shavkat Rakhmonov as part of a UFC championship doubleheader on Dec.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / October 12

UFC 310: Belal Muhammad vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov, Nick Diaz's return among fights set for December card

Plus UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja defends his title against promotional newcomer Kai Asakura

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / October 12

Ali Abdelaziz Says Belal Muhammad Ready to Conquer Anyone in December

Ali Abdelaziz is the manager of Belal Muhammad and Kamaru Usman. He had an interview with MMA Fighting, where he revealed the news about the upcoming rival of Muhammad.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 3

Terence Crawford confirms rejecting Conor McGregor for MMA fight

Conor McGregor appears to be looking for opportunities outside of the UFC for his eventual comeback. After losing out on the chance at UFC 303, McGregor seems to be desperate to go back into action.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / September 29

Conor McGregor Gives a Massive Challenge to Belal Muhammad

Conor McGregor is not giving up on the UFC even after he injured his leg in the third fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. After that, a lot of things

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 29

McGregor Eyes A Fight With Belal Muhammad

Conor McGregor is eyeing a fight with UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad. McGregor has not had a UFC fight since losing to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 25

Belal Muhammad Beefs With Ex-UFC Champ, 'I Broke Him Down'

Newly minted welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has no shortage of doubters in the MMA community. 'Remember The Name' never had stellar momentum due to his perceivably stuffy fighting style, and he gained no fans when he dethroned Leon Edwards at UFC 304, a fighter many had come to admire vicariously through his underdog story.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / September 19

Belal Muhammad Rejects Leon Edwards After UFC 304

In a recent interview, Belal Muhammad expressed doubts about whether he would be able to face Leon Edwards for the second time though he beat him to earn the UFC welterweight championship.

MMA News / FirstSportz / September 19

'He’s on top of me…ordering coffee!' Retired Khabib Nurmagomedov embarrasses UFC champion Belal Muhammad in training

Khabib Nurmagomedov contributed significantly to Belal Muhammad becoming the world’s new welterweight champion. Before his title bout with Leon Edwards, Muhammad spent a lot of time training and sparring with Nurmagomedov.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 11

Surprise Title Challenger Proposed for UFC Champ Belal Muhammad

Chael Sonnen says Belal Muhammad has not two, but three options for his first title defense. The UFC has a new crop of welterweight contenders, including Shavkat Rakhmonov, Jack Della Maddalena, and Ian Machado Garry.

MMA News / FirstSportz / September 5

Shavkat Rakhmonov: UFC deserves better champion than ‘decision machine’ Belal Muhammad

The UFC welterweight division recently saw the rise of a new champion after Belal Muhammad beat Leon Edwards. Against all odds, Muhammad made it look easy and dominated the former champion to take his throne.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 3

Belal Muhammad Vows to Finish Unbeaten Contender, Branded 'Delusional'

Who's going to win the Belal Muhammad sweepstakes? That's what we're all wondering about the UFC Welterweight division, with no clear #1 contender in sight.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / September 1

UFC Champ Belal Muhammad Avoiding Top-2 Contenders At Welterweight?

For Belal Muhammad, his next challenger should have to earn a shot at the title. Muhammad, the reigning UFC welterweight champion, believes a true No. 1 contender match between former titleholder Kamaru Usman and Shavkat Rakhmonov makes the most sense.

MMA News / MMA on SI / August 16

UFC News: Champion Belal Muhammad Called Out for First Title Defense

Belal Muhammad has only held the UFC welterweight belt for less than a month, but he already has one challenger eager to claim the division’s next title shot.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / August 13

UFC champion Belal Muhammad reveals shocking career plans if he lost at UFC 304

UFC 304 ended up being the biggest moment in the career of Belal Muhammad. But it almost was for a completely different reason. Muhammad bested Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight title in front of 17,000-plus fans in Manchester, England last month.

MMA News / Yardbarker / August 6

Belal Muhammad breaks into top five of pound-for-pound rankings

The UFC rankings were updated on Tuesday after another Fight Night event with several names shaking up the respected list.

Former UFC title challenger has emotional reaction to Imane Khelif Olympic controversy

Jared Cannonier, Caio Borralho to headline UFC Vegas 96

Max Holloway to challenge Ilia Topuria at UFC 308

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MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 29

After becoming welterweight champ at UFC 304, what’s next for Belal Muhammad?

This past Saturday night in the main event of UFC 304, the welterweight title was on the line. Leon Edwards (22-4, 1 NC) was looking to defend his title against Belal Muhammad (24-3, 1 NC).

MMA News / Field Level Media / July 28

Belal Muhammad snatches welterweight title at UFC 304

Belal Muhammad stole the welterweight title from Leon Edwards on Saturday night, winning by unanimous decision in their main event bout at UFC 304 in Manchester, England.

MMA News / Wrestling on SI / July 27

Early Start for UFC 304 in Manchester Not a Problem for Belal Muhammad

UFC 304 takes place in Manchester, England, but the fight capital of the world remains Las Vegas. Therefore, the timing of the card will suit those on the west coast.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / July 23

Belal Muhammad’s net worth in 2024

Belal Muhammed has kind of gone under the radar over the years in the MMA community, but after years of success in the UFC, he has a much-deserved title shot ahead of him.

MMA News / Wrestling on SI / July 23

Belal Muhammad: ‘I’m Going to Raise That Belt High’

On Saturday, Belal Muhammad gets a long-awaited opportunity at UFC 304. Muhammad made his UFC debut in July of 2016. Eight years and 18 fights later, he steps into the cage this Saturday to challenge Leon Edwards in his first-ever UFC welterweight title shot.