UFC welterweight, Belal Muhammad, is gearing up for the biggest fight of his pro career thus far on Saturday night. ‘Remember the Name’ Muhammad takes on Leon Edwards in his first main event booking after filling in for Khamzat Chimaev. Chiefly, ‘Borz’ came in to fight Leon multiple times but the UFC finally decided to move on from that match up after repeated cancellations.
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Belal Muhammad has put forth his electrifying personality on full-display throughout fight week of the aforementioned main event. Fans of the sport have come to know and love his affable personality and it’s been a compelling quality of his. Moreover, he’s got a natural charisma to him that is perfectly showcased throughout his social media posts.
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Right from his hilarious impersonations of Tony Ferguson and Paul Felder, Muhammad has become a fighter to keep an eye on. Fans are constantly on the look-out for personalities to emerge in a rather individualistic sport like MMA. Not to mention, this draws in eyeballs that go a long way in helping fighters secure the biggest possible match-up they can.
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UFC Fight Night: Leon Edwards vs Belal Muhammad
‘Rocky’ Edwards makes his comeback after around two years of inactivity and he’ll defend his number three ranking. Belal Muhammad has proven that he’s a tried and tested commodity on a meaningful winning streak of his own. He has earned this spot against Edwards and could very well wipe off Leon’s title shot with a statement performance.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 12: (L-R) Opponents Leon Edwards of Jamaica and Bulal Muhammad face off during the UFC weigh-in at UFC APEX on March 12, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Kamaru Usman has recently defended his title at UFC 258 against Gilbert Burns and will be on the sidelines for a while now. Moreover, he’s planning to rematch Jorge Masvidal after possibly coaching against ‘Gamebred’ on ‘The Ultimate Fighter’. However, given the way things have been going, Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad will want to stamp their ticket next.
Stylistically, the match-up is extremely compelling when looking at the various looks that are on offer on the feet. There’s a unique nuance that both men bring to the table and fans are likely promised a five-round stand-up clinic. Not to mention, the high-stakes nature of the bout and personalities of those involved makes it a must-watch for UFC fans.
