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Belal Muhammad gives bold prediction for Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria

Belal Muhammad has offered his official prediction for the rumored lightweight title clash between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev. Topuria vacated his featherweight belt on the UFC's promise of a title fight.

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Dana White put in tricky spot as Belal Muhammad doubles down on not fighting Islam Makhachev

The drama surrounding UFC pound-for-pound king Islam Makhachev‘s next fight is at an all-time high. His last outing was at UFC 311, and everyone is eager to see him back, preferably during the International Fight Week.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 23

Islam Makhachev’s welterweight ambitions face new obstacle after Belal Muhammad’s latest comments

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev’s rumored move to the welterweight division has a big obstacle in its way. Islam Makhachev hasn’t fought since defending the UFC lightweight belt against Renato Moicano at UFC 311 earlier this year.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 23

Belal Muhammad predicts UFC Kansas City main event featuring two promising contenders

UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is keeping a keen eye on the UFC Kansas City main event. The UFC welterweight division’s title picture is stacked.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 19

Ian Machado Garry cleared scary KO artist who left Belal Muhammad a bloody mess

Ian Machado Garry came out relatively unscathed against the man who bloodied current champ Belal Muhammad. The Irish welterweight contender was on the brink of a UFC title shot in his last fight against Shavkat Rakhmonov, losing his undefeated record by decision in the co-headliner of UFC 310 last December.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 19

Jack Della Maddalena defends Belal Muhammad from UFC fan criticism

Jack Della Maddalena is keeping cordial despite his high stakes fight at UFC 315. 'JDM' challenges for the welterweight throne against reigning champion Belal Muhammad.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 18

Khabib Nurmagomedov rates one of Belal Muhammad’s attributes as the best in UFC

UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Belal Muhammad is the best at one specific aspect of MMA. UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad hasn’t made a title defense yet, but even so, Khabib Nurmagomedov believes he’s the best in MMA in one facet.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 16

UFC 315 full card includes Belal Muhammad against Jack Della Maddalena

UFC 315 will take place in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and has an impressive full card ready to go for May 10. There were some fantastic fights at UFC 314, the highlight being Alexander Volkanovski’s UFC Featherweight title victory over Diego Lopes.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 15

UFC 315 preview: Start time, full fight card, how to watch, live stream as Belal Muhammad faces Jack Della Maddalena

Belal Muhammad has his first UFC Welterweight title defence when he takes on Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315. The tension between Jack Della Maddalena and Belal Muhammad has heated up in recent weeks, despite starting off tamely when the UFC 315 main event was announced.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 14

Conor McGregor restarts Belal Muhammad beef with ‘throwback’ clip ahead of UFC 315

Conor McGregor turned his attention to the next big MMA event immediately after UFC 314. The former dual-weight UFC champion lost $500,000 betting on Michael Chandler to brutally KO Paddy Pimblett, who turned the tables by brutalizing his opponent en route to a third-round stoppage win in Miami on Saturday night.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 5

Kamaru Usman strikingly compares Belal Muhammad’s trash talk to two-time rival who attacked his family

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman’s feud with Belal Muhammad took a surprising turn. Tensions are ramping up between former UFC titleholder Kamaru Usman and current UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 4

Carlos Prates sent a warning to Belal Muhammad after knocking out his teammate with a vicious knee

One of the most exciting rising contenders in the UFC has already made his intentions clear. In the main event of UFC 314 on April 12, Alexander Volkanovski looks to reclaim the featherweight title when he faces Diego Lopes for the vacant belt.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 2

Jack Della Maddalena blasts Belal Muhammad’s ‘boring fight style’ and compares it to a UFC legend

UFC welterweight contender Jack Della Maddalena aims to put a swift end to Belal Muhammad’s title reign. Jack Della Maddalena and Belal Muhammad didn’t originally have beef when their UFC 315 title fight was booked, but that’s changed in recent days.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 31

UFC 315 gets big-name addition as ‘God of War’ joins Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena card

UFC 315 got a big boost in the form of Dustin Poirier’s former rival. UFC 315 marks the promotion’s return to Canada, featuring a welterweight title headliner between Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 31

Benoit Saint Denis confirms next fight for UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Maddalena

UFC 315 might have another fight coming. The Montreal PPV features a double championship headliner, with Belal Muhammad defending his welterweight throne against Jack Della Maddalena, and Valentina Shevchenko defending her flyweight title against Manon Fiorot.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 27

Fan favorite lists surprising pick for the biggest threat to Belal Muhammad

The current welterweight champion isn’t short on potential challengers right now as he prepares to make his first title defense. Belal Muhammad is already booked to face Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of UFC 315 due to Shavkat Rakhmonov not being available.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 27

'Two losers' ... Controversial fighter predicts UFC 315 flop over 'boring' title fight

Belal Muhammad isn't everybody's cup of tea, but 'Remember The Name' continues to draw criticism from a plethora of UFC fighters. Muhammad won the welterweight belt at UFC 304, dethroning Leon Edwards to become the undisputed king.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 23

'Headshot dead,' Belal Muhammad celebrates Leon Edwards' loss at UFC London

Belal Muhammad has no love for Leon Edwards following his latest setback. The former UFC welterweight champion had never lost two fights in a row until he met Sean Brady in the main event of UFC London on Saturday.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / February 18

Dricus du Plessis Trashes Belal Muhammad Over Controversial Middleweight Take

Dricus du Plessis is aware of Belal Muhammad's recent comments, and he's fired back. Du Plessis and Muhammad both hold UFC gold. "Stillknocks" is the reigning 185-pound titleholder, while "Remember The Name" holds gold at welterweight.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 10

Belal Muhammad trashes 'racist little clown' Sean Strickland after UFC 312 loss

Welterweight champion Belel Muhammad launched some heavy criticisms Sean Strickland's way after the former middleweight titleholder was soundly defeated

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 18

Muhammad reveals ‘perfect timeline’ for fight against Shavkat Rakhmonov

As reported by MMA Junkie, UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is already starting the year targeting Shavkat Rakhmonov. Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) was expected to face Rakhmonov (19-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) in UFC 310 last month, but a bone infection kept him out of competition.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / November 2

Belal Muhammad Seriously Injured Before UFC 310

Belal Muhammad and Shavkat Rakhmonov were going to fight in UFC 310 at the beginning of 2025. Muhammad is the champion of his division and was going to defend his welterweight title against Shavkat Rakhmonov.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 1

Belal Muhammad Forced to Pull Out of UFC 310 Due to Bone Infection

Life can be cruel. But in Belal Muhammad’s case, this seems especially unjust for someone who spent years chasing a spot at the top of the food chain. Anyone looking at The latest news will see that it took Muhammad a 10-fight unbeaten streak that lasted five years before he earned an opportunity to fight for the UFC’s welterweight title.

MMA News / Field Level Media / October 31

Belal Muhammad (foot) won't defend title at UFC 310

Welterweight champion Belal Muhammad will not defend his title at UFC 310 due to a bone infection in his left foot. Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) posted about his condition Thursday on social media, saying the recovery requires intravenous antibiotics and an avoidance of physical activity for six weeks.

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.