Belal Muhammad Leaves MMA World Shocked With ‘Impressive’ KO Win at UFC 280: “I Haven’t Seen a Brady This Upset Since I Watched a Tampa Bay Game”
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UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev took place on October 22 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Besides featuring two title fights, the fight card can boast claim to one of the deepest fight cards in recent memory. While the fight card offered enough explosive power, it also became the talk of the town for some controversies. However, the closing fight on the prelims card grabbed the eyeball of the fans.
Belal Muhammad vs Sean Brady turned out to be a slugfest as ‘Remember the Name’ shattered the American’s undefeated streak.
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What happened in Muhammad vs Brady at UFC 280?
Sean Brady entered the Octagon, looking to extend his undefeated streak of 15-0. However, Belal Muhammad had Khabib in his corner and kept pushing forward in round one to build the pressure.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 13: (R-L) Belal Muhammad punches Dhiego Lima of Brazil in their welterweight fight during the UFC 258 event at UFC APEX on February 13, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Even though Brady’s left hand repeatedly landed, Muhammad’s pressure tactic worked wonders along with his mixture of punches. Significantly, the fight turned out to be a striking fight as Muhammad had a perfect takedown defense in the fight.
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In the latter half of round two, the Roufusport representative landed a monstrous right punch, followed by a barrage of punches.
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Hence, the #5 welterweight fighter had a comprehensive victory, displaying his tremendous skill set.
How did the fans react to Belal Muhammad’s victory?
Belal Muhammad entered the Octagon as an underdog against the #8 welterweight fighter. Fans heaped praise on Muhammad for his perfect combat skills display.
One user mentioned that Belal had an impressive performance.
That was a very impressive performance. 👏🏼#UFC280
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) October 22, 2022
Another referred to one of his experiences. Thus, he commented, “Damn. I haven’t seen a Brady this upset since I watched a Tampa Bay game. #UFC280”
Damn. I haven’t seen a Brady this upset since I watched a Tampa Bay game. #UFC280
— MMA Roasted (@MMARoasted) October 22, 2022
An MMA reminded everyone that Belal Muhammad entered the fight as an underdog and therefore, his victory was impressive.
Wow! Belal Muhammad pulls off the upset! Standing TKO. For a guy who's been dying to get any respect in this WW division, that was incredibly impressive. #UFC280
— Shaheen Al-Shatti (@shaunalshatti) October 22, 2022
Another user declared Belal Muhammad as one of the best welterweight fighters.
That's a nine-fight unbeaten streak for Belal Muhammad now. Can't deny him. He's one of the best welterweights in the world. #UFC280
— Marc Raimondi (@marcraimondi) October 22, 2022
Well now I have to reassess my whole system. I feel like there was also a name I was supposed to remember…
— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) October 22, 2022
Amazing performance by @bullyb170
— Jake Shields (@jakeshieldsajj) October 22, 2022
Brady gonna be too concussed to remember the name. #UFC280
— Shit Joe Rogan Says (@ShitJRoganSays) October 22, 2022
Muhammad's pressure was too much for Brady#UFC280
— Keith Shillan (@KeithShillanMMA) October 22, 2022
Holy shittt. What a fucking finish for Belal. That started as a great round for Brady too.
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) October 22, 2022
@Ealvarezfight what's up Eddie I was pulling for Brady but he gave it his all that's all u can ask. But what I didn't like is after Muhammad won he yelled over to Paul felder & said Fuck Philadelphia no class. Imagine that flight was in Philly he wouldn't of said a fuckin word
— brok bronson (@brok215) October 22, 2022
“The main event has now changed – belal will now fight Paul Felder bare knuckle in the car park”
— Posh Boy MMA (@poshboyMMA) October 22, 2022
@ufc Paul Felder needs to fight Belal Muhammed one Super Fight! He is talking shit about Philly Fighters! Philly is fight capital of the world man. Maybe Belal should go to Philly and just fight a few of their fighters! Get his ass #PaulFelder
— Fox (@AutoJimmie) October 22, 2022
Paul Felder sound like he was deadass about coming outta retirement to put hands on Muhammad 🤣
— Wop Van Dam 🧑🏽🚀 (@WhiteW0P) October 22, 2022
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Paul Felder took that personally 🎙️
“If Belal keeps talking that way (about Philadelphia), I’m gonna pull my ass out of retirement and fight him” 💀 #UFC280
Gotta love the Irish Dragon
— FightClub (@fightclub) October 22, 2022
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