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Belal Muhammad Breaks Down How Dricus Du Plessis Fight Would Play Out: ‘Then I Put Him To Sleep…’

UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad continues to step up talk of a push for two-division title glory on mixed martial arts’ biggest stage. Muhammad was quick to raise the topic of adding middleweight gold to his collection in the aftermath of the latest 185-pound title fight — a lopsided decision victory for Dricus Du Plessis […]

UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad continues to step up talk of a push for two-division title glory on mixed martial arts’ biggest stage.

Muhammad was quick to raise the topic of adding middleweight gold to his collection in the aftermath of the latest 185-pound title fight — a lopsided decision victory for Dricus Du Plessis over challenger Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 312.

While the South African followed up his submission of Israel Adesanya with a dominant display this past weekend in Sydney, “Remember the Name” evidently wasn’t too impressed, claiming that his crowning up a weight class would be comfortable.

And the 170-pound kingpin reiterated that sentiment on X recently by breaking down exactly how he’d defeat Du Plessis inside the Octagon. Should all go to plan for Muhammad, the bout would end with “Stillknocks” rendered unconscious.

I’d come out him with a 1-2 then he’d wing an overhand I’ll duck it change levels and take him down then he’d shrimp and get the underhook to get out but he’ll be to weak to get up so then I’ll hit him with ground and pound for the rest of round 1. Round 2 starts and I come out… https://t.co/vL07RWaPKT

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) February 11, 2025

“I’d come out him with a 1-2 then he’d wing an overhand I’ll duck it change levels and take him down then he’d shrimp and get the underhook to get out but he’ll be to weak to get up so then I’ll hit him with ground and pound for the rest of round 1. Round 2 starts and I come out with a flying knee he shells up then I hit him with the zabit back trip then point and laugh at him (this makes him mad) he gets up and charges foward winging punches at me I slide out of the way with ease then hit him with a 1-2 then he gets frustrated shoots for a takedown I defend with ease but now he’s tired and stays on his knees I kick him to the body while he’s on the ground. End of round 2. .. round 3 starts and he’s distraught he can’t hit me he can’t take me down so then he tries spinning stuff I back up at the right time and end up taking his back he lets me under chin out of frustration then I put him to sleep … and new double champ”

Before having the chance to bring such a scenario to fruition, Muhammad has work to do in his current division.

“Remember the Name” is yet to defend the belt since wrestling it away from Leon Edwards in Manchester last July. That’s courtesy of a bone infection that canceled his planned showdown with undefeated contender Shavkat Rakhmonov two months ago.

While Muhammad likely prepares for a second shot at stalling “Nomad’s” championship aspirations, Du Plessis is also expected to face an undefeated challenger next in the form of Khamzat Chimaev.

‘And New Double Champ’: Belal Muhammad Details Plan to Dethrone Middleweight King Dricus Du Plessis

‘And New Double Champ’: Belal Muhammad Details Plan to Dethrone Middleweight King Dricus Du Plessis The reigning UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad has set his sights on an ambitious goal: becoming a two-division champion…

The reigning UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad has set his sights on an ambitious goal: becoming a two-division champion by defeating UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis. Muhammad, known for his high fight IQ, recently outlined a detailed game plan for how he envisions a potential fight against Du Plessis unfolding.

Belal Muhammad vs. Dricus Du Plessis

‘Remember the Name’ Belal Muhammad is celebrated for his exceptional cardio, defensive skills, and ability to control fights with his wrestling and striking. Born in Chicago, Illinois, to Palestinian parents, Belal Muhammad has steadily risen through the UFC ranks since his debut in 2016 and has now captured the welterweight throne. Despite his dominance at 170 pounds, he remains confident about moving up to middleweight to challenge Du Plessis.

South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis captured the UFC Middleweight Championship in January 2024 by defeating Sean Strickland and has since defended his title twice, including a submission victory over Israel Adesanya.

In a recent social media post, Muhammad described how he would dismantle Du Plessis over three rounds. He detailed scenarios involving takedowns, ground-and-pound, evasion of strikes, and even flashy moves like a flying knee. Belal Muhammad explained:

“I’d come out him with a 1-2 then he’d wing an overhand I’ll duck it change levels and take him down then he’d shrimp and get the underhook to get out but he’ll be to weak to get up so then I’ll hit him with ground and pound for the rest of round 1. Round 2 starts and I come out with a flying knee he shells up then I hit him with the zabit back trip then point and laugh at him (this makes him mad) he gets up and charges foward winging punches at me I slide out of the way with ease then hit him with a 1-2

“then he gets frustrated shoots for a takedown I defend with ease but now he’s tired and stays on his knees I kick him to the body while he’s on the ground. End of round 2. .. round 3 starts and he’s distraught he can’t hit me he can’t take me down so then he tries spinning stuff I back up at the right time and end up taking his back he lets me under chin out of frustration then I put him to sleep … and new double champ.”

I’d come out him with a 1-2 then he’d wing an overhand I’ll duck it change levels and take him down then he’d shrimp and get the underhook to get out but he’ll be to weak to get up so then I’ll hit him with ground and pound for the rest of round 1. Round 2 starts and I come out… https://t.co/vL07RWaPKT

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) February 11, 2025

The prospect of a clash between Muhammad and Du Plessis represents an intriguing storyline for fans eager to see champions test their limits. As both fighters continue their respective journeys in the UFC, only time will tell if this potential matchup becomes a reality. For now, Belal Muhammad’s bold proclamation adds another layer for this potential showdown.

UFC Analyst Hot Take: Dricus Du Plessis Holds the Keys to Beating Khamzat Chimaev

With Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev all but confirmed, analysts are already beginning to pick sides. Over the…

With Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev all but confirmed, analysts are already beginning to pick sides.

Over the weekend, ‘DDP’ secured his second successful defense of the UFC middleweight title, scoring a dominant decision victory over Sean Strickland in Sydney, Australia.

Immediately after the win, Du Plessis called for a potential champion vs. champion showdown with light heavyweight king Alex Pereira. However, all signs point to ‘Stillknocks’ sticking around at 185 for at least one more fight to test his mettle against the undefeated Chechen monster.

During an appearance on Monday’s edition of The Ariel Helwani Show, former UFC fighter turned analyst Din Thomas offered his take on the highly anticipated title tilt, suggesting that Du Plessis’ ability to pace himself will be the difference-maker against Chimaev who’s always trying to sprint to the finish.

“Khamzat [Chimaev] is a sprinter… You can’t fight championship level fights for five rounds at the pace where he’s at his best,” Thomas said. “If he fights like that at his best, I think Dricus [du Plessis] is so durable and he’s so smart that he’ll be able to withstand that. Now they’re swimming in deep water and Khamzat can’t swim that deep… Pacing is a big factor.”

Chimaev opens as 2-to-1 favorite over dricus du plessis

Du Plessis’ last three fights have all been five-rounders with only one of them ending inside the distance. That being his UFC 305 defense against Israel Adesanya in which ‘DDP’ tapped out ‘The Last Stylebender’ at the 3:38 mark of the fourth round.

On the other hand, Chimaev has only gone a full three rounds twice in his mixed martial arts career, those being his fights against Gilbert Burns and Kamaru Usman. And in both instances, ‘Borz’ began to noticeably fade in the second half of both of those fights.

Even so, the oddsmakers don’t seem to agree with Thomas’ assessment. SportsBetting.ag opened Du Plessis as the betting underdog, favoring Chimaev to come out on top 2-to-1. However, ‘DDP’ has already closed the gap with him now sitting as a slight +125 underdog against Chimaev who is a -145 favorite.

Kamaru Usman Names Fight He ‘Doesn’t Like’ For Dricus Du Plessis, And It’s Not Khamzat Chimaev

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman envisions one particular contender posing a real threat to the reign of middleweight kingpin Dricus Du Plessis. Du Plessis extended his rule over the 185-pound division beyond its second defense this past weekend when he headlined the UFC 312 pay-per-view alongside challenger Sean Strickland in Sydney, Australia. 13 months […]

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman envisions one particular contender posing a real threat to the reign of middleweight kingpin Dricus Du Plessis.

Du Plessis extended his rule over the 185-pound division beyond its second defense this past weekend when he headlined the UFC 312 pay-per-view alongside challenger Sean Strickland in Sydney, Australia.

13 months on from his crowning at the polarizing American’s defense, the South African recorded a much more definitive victory over Strickland second time around, smashing his nose en route to a lopsided decision.

Moving forward, “Stillknocks” is widely expected to face a test from Khamzat Chimaev next. Usman, however, sees a different top contender being a problem for Du Plessis down the line.

During a recent episode of his Pound 4 Pound podcast alongside fellow former UFC champion Henry Cejudo, “The Nigerian Nightmare” highlighted the talents of Nassourdine Imavov.

“A guy like Nassourdine Imavov, the way that he (Du Plessis) fought Sean Strickland last night, I don’t like that fight for DDP,” Usman said. “I don’t like it really.

“We saw how the standup was with Israel. When you primarily just stand up with Imavov, man, he might be the sharper guy besides Israel Adesanya right now with the striking in that division. Sharp hands,” Usman continued, throwing another name into the mix. “I would have to go also with Brendan Allen’s got really, really good hands.”

Imavov is fresh off a victory over a former adversary of Du Plessis’, ex-two-time champ Israel Adesanya, whom the Frenchman knocked out in Saudi Arabia earlier this month.

Dricus Du Plessis ‘Super Frustrated’ By UFC 312 Boos: ‘If It Was Towards Me, You Are Stupid’

UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis insists he’s not to blame for how his main event in Australia this past Saturday unfolded. Du Plessis ran it back with former titleholder Sean Strickland in the headlining act of UFC 312 inside Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena, with the pair renewing hostilities 13 months on from the South […]

UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis insists he’s not to blame for how his main event in Australia this past Saturday unfolded.

Du Plessis ran it back with former titleholder Sean Strickland in the headlining act of UFC 312 inside Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena, with the pair renewing hostilities 13 months on from the South African unseating “Tarzan” in Canada.

After submitting Israel Adesanya in his first defense last August, “Stillknocks” was targeting a statement second time around against Strickland. And he succeeded in recording a much more definitive victory, smashing the polarizing American’s nose en route to a lopsided decision.

While Du Plessis’ dominant performance drew plaudits, the fight itself failed to impress, with the challenger’s gun-shy approach leading to noticeable boos from the crowd.

That disappointed the champ, who told Full Send MMA that he never has any intention of putting on a “boring” fight. With that in mind, he hopes the fans were directing their displeasure at Strickland.

“I don’t put on boring fights. I don’t have the ability because I don’t know how to fight like that. When I heard the boos, in my mind they are 100 percent towards him. And if it was towards me, you are stupid, anyone who booed,” Du Plessis said. “I went forward the whole time. At the stage when I heard the boos, it drove me crazy. I was like, ‘Come on, dude. Fight me!’ The first and second round, I was piecing him up. In that third round, he was kind of just evading.

“I got super frustrated because people pay a lot of money to be here and I wanna give the fans a show,” Du Plessis continued. “That irritated me. That makes me crazy. I’ll have to rewatch it. If it was boring, I’m really sorry, that’s not my fault. I went forward. I wanted to fight. I know there was times where it wasn’t a war, but it’s not my fault. I went forward and I wanted to fight.”

Du Plessis is certainly not known for lackluster displays inside the cage, having gone the distance just three times in professional MMA fights and finished the likes of Robert Whittaker and Adesanya.

Strickland, on the other hand, has been repeatedly criticized for promising wars during fight weeks but failing to deliver fireworks once the cage door closes behind him.