Belal Muhammad Adamant About Not Facing Islam Makhachev

Belal Muhammad Won't Fight Islam Makhachev, Teases Move To UFC's 'Easiest Weight Class'
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad says he may move up to middleweight, and said that the UFC's 185-pound division is the "easiest weight class".
UFC champ Belal Muhammad would vacate welterweight title for Islam Makhachev before fighting him
Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC), who has defended his lightweight title a division-record four times, said he won’t retire before chasing his goal of becoming UFC dual-champion. But Muhammad can see a scenario where he notches a couple of title defenses, then move up to middleweight for his own opportunity at winning a second title.
‘I would rather go up’ – UFC champion reveals why he would vacate title before fighting Islam Makhachev
Islam Makhachev is a UFC legend in the making – but welterweight champion Belal Muhamad has revealed he’d rather vacate his title before fighting him. Muhammad won his belt by cruising
UFC champion Belal Muhammad warned against moving up to middleweight: ‘You don’t have the tools’
Belal Muhammad has mulled over a possible move to middleweight, but rising UFC contender Joaquim Buckley advises against it.
UFC champ Belal Muhammad explains why he's against training camps during Ramadan
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad knows what it’s like to go through a training camp during Ramadan. Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) most recently trained through Ramadan for a fight when he took on Gilbert Burns at UFC 288 in May 2023. He won the five-round fight by unanimous decision to become No. 1 contender.
UFC champion Belal Muhammad rules out Islam Makhachev superfight
Belal Muhammad rules out a fight against Islam Makhachev, citing their close bond. Instead, he eyes a move to middleweight for a shot at becoming a dual champion.
Belal Muhammad reveals key to victory against Shavkat Rakhmonov in UFC title fight
Muhammad was expecting to put his UFC Welterweight Championship at stake against Rakhmonov in the main event of UFC 310 at the end of 2024. The champion ended up pulling out of the fight due to a foot infection. Rakhmonov ended up defeating Ian Machado Garry in a competitive fight via unanimous decision.
Belal Muhammad declares middleweight ‘probably’ easiest in UFC outside of Khamzat Chimaev
UFC welterweight champ Belal Muhammad believes middleweight is the easiest division in the promotion aside from Khamzat Chimaev.
Belal Muhammad Adamant About Not Facing Islam Makhachev: “I would never”
Belal Muhammad on Locking Horns with Makhachev . In a recent podcast, the welterweight champion took the time to explain why he isn’t interested in fighting Makhachev. “I woul
Belal Muhammad Shows Respect To Islam Makhachev While Taking A Dig At The Middleweight Division
Belal Muhammad praises Islam Makhachev while taking a subtle jab at the middleweight division, sparking debate among fans.
UFC champ Belal Muhammad: Shavkat Rakhmonov mentally stronger than Leon Edwards, but I can break him too
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is confident he can make Shavkat Rakhmonov fold. Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) is ...
Dricus du Plessis Trashes Belal Muhammad Over Controversial Middleweight Take
Du Plessis and Muhammad both hold UFC gold. "Stillknocks" is the reigning 185-pound titleholder, while "Remember The Name" ...
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‘Trust me, I know’… Belal Muhammad warned against middleweight move by 170lb contender
Top welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley has sent a stern warning to UFC champion Belal Muhammad about his desired move up ...
UFC Champion Belal Muhammad rips Dricus du Plessis & 'easiest' 185-pound division
UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad didn't mince words when discussing some of the promotion's biggest stars.