UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is currently on hiatus after a scheduled bout against Shavkat Rakhmonov next month got scrapped due to a bone infection in one of his little toes. Out for nearly six weeks, the 170lbs top dog has managed to remain in the limelight through his new hobby on X, engaging in a verbal sparring match with UFC star Conor McGregor.

Interestingly, the Irishman’s situation mirrors that of the champion as he has been out of the octagon for nearly three years. Just as he was about to end his hiatus last summer, he suffered a “pinky toe” injury, which has left his return in indefinite limbo. Both fighters have been making headlines on X, especially with the recent involvement of ‘Team Khabib’ manager Ali Abdelaziz, who jumped into the controversy. Belal Muhammad’s words have added more fuel to the fire, so let’s see what he had to say regarding Conor McGregor.

Belal Muhammad delivers a scathing response to Conor McGregor

It’s a well-known saying that goes, “The enemy of my enemy is my friend.” In the early days of his career, Belal Muhammad adopted this mindset. That’s why, during difficult times, the welterweight king shifted his focus closer to his Dagestani fellow Muslim fighters, especially Khabib Nurmagomedov. His work was facilitated by his manager, Ali Abdelaziz, who manages ‘The Eagle’ and all his teammates and cousins.

These days, anyone who attempts to provoke a friend of Nurmagomedov faces the wrath of the entire ‘Team Khabib’ and that’s exactly what happened with Conor McGregor, who tried to pour salt in Muhammad’s wounds during a recent incident. Just a couple of days ago, Abdelaziz took a jab at ‘Mystic Mac’ on X, claiming that the Dubliner can never be equal to Muhammad, labeling him a “sitting alcoholic dr** addict.”

McGregor and his ugly suggestion to Belal Muhammad

UFC star Conor McGregor is recognized not only for his explosive striking skills but also for being one of the most proactive trash talkers in the fight world. This was evident during UFC 229, where his rivalry brought the best out of his mic skills— a trait that many, including UFC featherweight king Ilia Topuria and Sean O’Malley, have tried to emulate, but none seem to reach his level.

This weekend, McGregor displayed a notorious demeanor as the whole world was offering prayers and support to Belal Muhammad, who is suffering from a brutal bone infection. Instead of extending compassion, the Irishman mocked him, even taking it to X to advise Muhammad to “chop his foot off” and labeling it “he’s riddled.” This implies that McGregor’s animosity toward ‘Remember The Name’ is not going to settle down anytime soon.

Does this mean that the foundation of this beef could lead to a showdown in the octagon, particularly as fans are excited about ‘Mystic Mac’s’ potential comeback? What are your thoughts on Conor McGregor versus Belal Muhammad? Do you think Muhammad at 170lbs would be a better opponent for the Irishman’s return to the octagon? Drop your opinion below.