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Belal Muhammad has been one of the most consistent welterweights in UFC, who has been active in the promotion since his inception in 2016.

It’s strange to believe that he is still far away from the top-15 rankings in the UFC. However, that hasn’t stopped Muhammad from unveiling action-packed performances. Although his last victory against Lyman Good was an intense close call, Muhammad still departed victoriously.

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Now, the UFC sensation shocked a bunch of his fans by revealing what exactly was going on in his mind before the contest.

Belal Muhammad and his inner mind talks before Fight Night

Belal ‘Remember The Name’ Muhammad fought for the first time this year against Lyman Good at UFC Fight Night on June 20. Noting that, Muhammad posted a video clip from his Twitter handle and expressed what crossed his mind.

In the clip, Bruce Buffer is spotted introducing the fighters for the contest, However, the American put a voiceover of himself, letting viewers into his inner mind.

While Muhammad is seen taking a walk around the cage before the bout, his inner monologue expressed, “Alright it’s your time baby, it’s your time.

“Do Something different, cool, alright, Comm’n baby just the way we dreamed. Good night baby, good night. Here we go. Take off, ”

Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh added some more validation to the workings of a UFC fighter’s mind.

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UFC on Vegas 3- How did it go?

In terms of striking, Muhammad faced a hard time opposite his rival Lyman Good in his latest fight. The three-rounder battle saw both men land significant strikes over the other.

However, Muhammad secured two successful takedowns to favor himself on the judges’ decision.

While he took the lead with 82 strikes over Good’s 81, those takedowns proved beneficial for claiming the victory. Currently, Muhammad is 8-3 in UFC, and 17-3 in Pro MMA.

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There’s no denying that he is one of the most promising fighters in the roster. He is already on a three-fight win streak with his recent victory over Lyman Good. Thus, a couple of more would secure his place amongst the top contenders.

That said, the welterweight unit in UFC is stacked with some legit killers and brawlers. Thus, Muhammad would have to keep proving himself in every fight to march forward.

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