Belal Muhammad Discusses the “Yair Effect” and CM Punk

Belal Muhammad (13-2) will be competing tomorrow night on UFC Fight Night 131 against Chance “Black Eagle” Rencountre (12-2), who will be making his UFC debut. Muhammad was originally scheduled to face Niko Price 11-1, but when Price was pulled from th…

Belal Muhammad (13-2) will be competing tomorrow night on UFC Fight Night 131 against Chance “Black Eagle” Rencountre (12-2), who will be making his UFC debut. Muhammad was originally scheduled to face Niko Price 11-1, but when Price was pulled from the fight, Muhammad was open to fighting anyone the promotion could find. Muhammad sat […]

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Rising Welterweight Calls Out “5th-Grader” Colby Covington

UFC welterweight Belal Muhammad has his eyes on a fight with Colby Covington after defeating Tim Means in Sydney over the weekend. Covington has been in nearly everyone’s crosshairs ever since he went off on Brazilians, which has earned him many enemies, including a confrontation with Fabricio Werdum. Muhammad took the opportunity following his win […]

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UFC welterweight Belal Muhammad has his eyes on a fight with Colby Covington after defeating Tim Means in Sydney over the weekend.

Covington has been in nearly everyone’s crosshairs ever since he went off on Brazilians, which has earned him many enemies, including a confrontation with Fabricio Werdum.

Muhammad took the opportunity following his win over Means to call Covington out:

“I just want to get a top-15 guy, hopefully Colby Covington,” Muhammad, who’s won three straight, told MMAjunkie backstage at Qudos Bank Arena. “He’s sitting on the sidelines begging (UFC champion Tyron) Woodley for a fight, but Woodley’s hurt. So, there’s nobody else for him to fight. All these other guys are already booked.

“Colby Covington needs an opponent. I’m here, December 30th, let’s do it. What’s up?”

Covington now infamously went in on Brazil and Brazilians in the leadup and prior to his fight with Demian Maia, referring to them as animals and other disparaging remarks.

Muhammad on the other hand feels as though he’s the perfect answer to Covington’s heel turn.

“I got a lot of Brazilian fans, a lot of Brazilian friends. My coach is Brazilian,” Muhammad said. “When you disrespect the whole country like that, and it’s not even in a good way. You have like fifth-grade trash-talk. So it’s not even good trash-talk. It’s just being ignorant for no reason. When people talk like that, they deserve to get slapped. And I’m the guy to do the slapping.”

How do you feel about a fight between Covington vs Muhammad? Could Muhammad beat the streaking Covington?

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Belal Muhammad on Covington Call-Out: I have Brazilian Fans & Friends

Belal Muhammad joined a growing queue of UFC fighters aiming to get controversial contender Colby Covington into the octagon Covington, who was recently sent home from Sydney, Australia following an altercation with former heavyweight champion Fabricio…

Belal Muhammad joined a growing queue of UFC fighters aiming to get controversial contender Colby Covington into the octagon Covington, who was recently sent home from Sydney, Australia following an altercation with former heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum, has thrust himself into the spotlight with his recent behavior. Having taken aim at everyone from Jon Jones, […]

Belal Muhammad Gets Past Tim Means With Split Nod

Tim Means fell just short against Belal Muhammad. Welterweight action took the fourth spot on the main card of UFC Fight Night 121. Means and Muhammad shared the Octagon inside the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. Means was in stalker mode in the opening frame. He landed a straight right hand. Muhammad returned fire […]

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Tim Means fell just short against Belal Muhammad.

Welterweight action took the fourth spot on the main card of UFC Fight Night 121. Means and Muhammad shared the Octagon inside the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.

Means was in stalker mode in the opening frame. He landed a straight right hand. Muhammad returned fire with short strikes. A left hand connected for Muhammad. Means looked to find a home for his straight punches. Muhammad connected with a right hand. Muhammad shot in, but was stuffed. The round ended with both men swinging for the fences.

A scramble ensued early in the second round. Muhammad had top control, but couldn’t hold it for long. A push kick was there for Means. Muhammad moved forward and was off balanced. Means got the better of that exchange. Muhammad shot in, but nothing doing. Means landed some jabs and Muhammad returned fire.

Means connected with a body kick. A leg kick spun Muhammad around. Time was briefly called for an eye poke to Muhammad. Means shot in, but Muhammad stuffed the attempt. A jab got in there for Means. A one-two combination found the mark for Muhammad. Muhammad drove in, but still couldn’t get a takedown on Means. A body kick was there for Muhammad, but he ate a right hand. A lead elbow landed for Muhammad.

Two of the three judges scored the fight for Muhammad.

Final Result: Belal Muhammad def. Tim Means via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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UFC Fight Night 121 Serves as Chance to Shine in Australia (Editorial)

Most fight fans will be tuning in Saturday night to UFC Fight Night 121 to watch former heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum take on a relative unknown in the division in Marcin Tybura. And while that is all and good, there is so much more to the card …

Most fight fans will be tuning in Saturday night to UFC Fight Night 121 to watch former heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum take on a relative unknown in the division in Marcin Tybura. And while that is all and good, there is so much more to the card set for Australia and the Qudos Bank Arena […]

UFC 213: Jordan Mein’s Career Resurgence Continues vs. Belal Muhammad

Jordan Mein’s post-retirement run inside the Octagon continues this July, as the 40-fight veteran takes on Belal Muhammad at UFC 213. Mein (29-11) has gone an even 3-3 with the UFC, but was bested by Emil Meek this past December. He also lost his last fight prior to retiring against Thiago Alves. Muhammad (11-2) entered […]

Jordan Mein’s post-retirement run inside the Octagon continues this July, as the 40-fight veteran takes on Belal Muhammad at UFC 213. Mein (29-11) has gone an even 3-3 with the UFC, but was bested by Emil Meek this past December. He also lost his last fight prior to retiring against Thiago Alves. Muhammad (11-2) entered […]