UFC Champ Belal Muhammad Targets First Title Defense vs. Usman or Rakhmonov in December

[@colbymclemore7642]

Already looking to be more active than Leon. Good for him.

[@charliecharlie846]

Saying you want to fight and actually fighting are totally different things.

[@jimberry5318]

Usman is 0-3 tho so not him.

[@ChristianBale-ks8nm]

He just wants to take one more win to convince Dana to let him alone

[@Unknownidk-l4n]

@@charliecharlie846 shut up charli go to bed

[@ikhan2181]

​@@charliecharlie846😭😭😭

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Belal's winning streak and resume is great. People gotta appreciate this now.

[@matthewcharboneau733]

Not yet. Not until he starts getting more than 1 finish every 6 years

[@Mo2menAhmed-t7i]

​@@matthewcharboneau733then you don't appreciate Strickland and colby or leon lmao 😂😂 He gain his appreciation from real fan no body care about Strickland or colby or leon salty fans or islamophobic guys opinions

[@Aceace1991]

Nope

[@goyasmind]

He had a fluke win against a washed Leon who was asleep. Send this towel to Gaza…

[@usamakhalid1637]

​​@@goyasmindyou don't win 10 straight in UFC with luck...lol...wins over guys like Thompson,burns,Brady,luque,Maia,leon by fluke

[@edvinas111]

Respect to Belal to not running from next best guy in the division , Rakhmonov is very tough challenge

[@Ron_Burgundy1009]

gay ? lol

[@edvinas111]

@@Ron_Burgundy1009 guy guy 🤣🤣

[@mmahighlights5867]

@@edvinas111 😆😆😆

[@Marvin-ut4xs]

Rohkmonov is 🌈?

[@cavemanyogi150]

He is actually just mentioning Marty who is on a 3 fight losing streak.

[@detris_aja]

This is real champ… always active, not hiding like leon

[@edvinas111]

@@detris_aja ALWAYS active ? he became champ before minutes , will see how active he will be , nobody cares about Leon and never cared

[@jasiahperez9547]

“Real Champ?!” 😂😂😂 You must be a packi😂

[@relaxingm3340]

​@@jasiahperez9547who's the real champ to you ? leon or jones? or who ? im curious

[@ItsReplayBro]

No one can deny how much Belal improved since the burns fight. It was like watching a totally different fighter. His pace and pressure was LITERALLY like khabib. Walking right in Leon’s chest and stayed composed.

[@mmahighlights5867]

facts, leon looked lost, like he fighting a different fighter..

[@gregoryjones8440]

Since the Brady fight for real

[@markofcain2324]

He mostly improved physically (explosivity, handspeed, strength) - at age 36 and within one camp. One of the most obvious and egregious examples of PEDs in the current era. He fought the same crappy way he did the first Leon fight, just way quicker and more powerful. And he STILL got saved by the bell in round 5.

[@markofcain2324]

Dude suddenly became much faster, more durable and more explosive - within one camp and at age 36. He was so obviously on gear, it was just hilarious. Especially since I'd wager they wouldn't have allowed him to if not for Rob decapitating Ikram in Saudi Arabia. The oil investors wanted some more representation.

[@alfiashaikh9228]

​@@markofcain2324i hope your life gets better and you are able to find someone who loves you since you sound full of hate. Get well ❤

[@TruthSeeker-rn1tm]

I have never respected this man as much as I do now. Good on you Belal. Champ shit. 👊

[@sehliim]

1:46 that's the big difference if belal keeps that mentality you will see him for a long time insha Allah...

[@beaualoevv]

Leon lost because his dog got sick and he was worried the whole fight. not a legitimate win, will never be a champion. scared of the rematch since he got destroyed in their first fight , he cried and literally gave up

[@isuckatthisgame]

Belal doesn't drink, smoke or take drugs? FUCKING BASED! I'm rooting for him from now on. God bless him.

[@sehliim]

@@beaualoevv rage bait

[@sehliim]

@@isuckatthisgame yes sir

[@cheeseburger8055]

​@beaualoevv that's gotta be one of the funniest comments I've ever read, thanks for making my day! 😂

[@lorileon2816]

As an Usman fan, love this guy!!

[@aposworld8581]

Great job Belal 💪🏼. Belal, the historic name of the brave caller to prayer. Great job keeping up the good work brother.

[@MrRobjs83]

I could see dude retiring at like 42 or 43 and still being a good fighter like Matt Brown

[@beaualoevv]

Leon lost because his dog got sick and he was worried the whole fight. not a legitimate win, will never be a champion. scared of the rematch since he got destroyed in their first fight , he cried and literally gave up

[@CorneliusFisher-x4g]

​@@beaualoevv😂😂 really

[@MrRobjs83]

@@beaualoevv lol ok buddy. You again? 😂

[@MIPDEMENT]

I like the way you guys conduct an interview. You ask real questions to your guests that you actually mean and you make them think about it. This interview with the champ was great and honest. On the night when Belal became the champ, it put a smile on my face to watch Palestinians just for a minut smile and be happy for him. In the middle of their pain they were proud of Belal. That was such a great, emotional and beautiful experience 🙏🏽

[@TufuDeDrake]

At least belal is calling out unless Leon.

[@MAkAVeLlIiii]

Yeah but calling out Usman who's on a 3 fight loss streak? Lmao. Why is usman even being talked about for a title fight. It needs to be Shavkat

[@haga7596]

Unless??? 😂

[@DanielLee-yr7ok]

He's calling out Kamaru Usman, a guy who is 0-3 in his last 3 fights. Also, talking a lot on social media is way different from actually fighting.

[@sehliim]

​@@MAkAVeLlIiii dont act like usman is trash or smth he's still a legit contender and did go to middleweight against a scary opponent and did put a good fight even the 3 fight against leon was a close one

[@whydopeoplealwayssayuhm]

@@MAkAVeLlIiiihe said he's fighting shavkat next. Idk why y'all still on usman. All usman needs is one top 5 opponent and he's back for a title shots he lost to Leon twice and lost to khamzat st 185. This is weterweight, and he loss by a split decision and some ppl even had usman winning that fight. Arguablez

[@SandunLabs]

I always likes belal.. happy for him he got what he wanted.

[@AmrtAayaan]

Humble, grounded and well rounded. Remember the name, the Champ Belal Muhammad.

[@habowtat]

Let's go bully b! Chicago loves you brother!

[@fudgenugget8875]

Pure hard work and doesn't fight a style to prove a point. I respect guys who use all their tools and fight to win.

[@kk35-nif]

Respect to behalf man,he's not running away from defending his title not like Leon

[@ImranKhan-gs2hy]

Belal fought with a warrior's heart and broke Leon's.

[@ГеоргиГеоргиев-с7ч]

People may not like Belal but can't deny that he has a balls

[@rideordieguy1]

True champ

[@Bulldozered2003]

Belal is a well-rounded, disciplined fighter who trains hard, learns quick, listens to his coaches, minimizes injury, adapts to each opponent, calculates his risks, wins fights, silences doubters, smiles through the hate, keeps moving forward and continues to rise. Humble background. Family-oriented. Proven work ethic. Killer physique. Age-defying cardio. Intelligent, kind-hearted, generous and real. Many claim to be Blessed… with Belal it’s evident! Godspeed champ! 🍉

[@mannis9511]

Respect for Belal for tryna be active champ unlike Leon

[@xavicastorena4739]

I’m a simple man… I see an interview with Belal, I stop, watch interview, click like and I’m on my way.

[@tinagarcia8417]

Congratulations champ👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@zachabel74]

belal is the 🐐

[@matthewsierra314]

Wish Belal luck. Don’t like his style so much, but Belal has improved since that first Leon fight he won the belt.

[@zd9910]

can not say enough how happy I am that the belt belongs to a guy who wants to stay active and pick apart the division. saved the division from leons snoozefest of inactivity.

[@NewDarkKnight]

Belal resume is very good. If he gets shavkat,garry and usman in his resume he enters ww goat convo

[@jimberry5318]

No he doesn't......gsp was 26-2 and held titles in 2 weight classes.

[@xavierdixon3057]

@@jimberry5318fighters and competition has evolved

[@sehliim]

​@@jimberry5318 if belal beats shavkat that would be better than any opponents that gsp faced but ofc if belal beats him you casuals will try to discredit shavkat by saying he is overrated

[@NewDarkKnight]

@@jimberry5318 belal's resume already comparable to Gsp's. And those ancient 12 fight title fights shits aren’t relevant anymore. Competition level is very high rn. Belal definitely moves to top 3 ww if he wins his next match.

[@beastieking1]

@cha0s1999yes he does I don’t know why people always discredit resumes before championship status. Plus GSP got a title shot before Usman or belal did so he had more time to rack up defenses

[@georgegeorgiou1511]

Let's all support this sexy man to all his future endeavours.

[@relaxingm3340]

belal got character

[@arshdeepsingh9361]

Belals turned me into a fan. Gonna be buying his ppvs til he retires.

[@deunfortunated]

Belal is a very good trash talker ae😂😂😂😂...troll Leons coach of that better speech is killing me😂😂😂😂

[@confidential02]

who is the guy sitting quietley in the bottom corner

[@cavemanyogi150]

Usman is washed, 3 losses in a row and gets a title shot? Lmfaoooooo.

[@justinthompson5282]

If I was a UFC fighter I would talk up, build up my opponents to be the best fighter so when I beat them then yall know I beat the best.

[@blackpanther6389]

Mad props to Belal!

[@LaybackMMA]

Belal is so funny honestly 😂 his trash talk is actually pretty good

[@abudujana13]

Thanks for the video, MMA JUNKIE

[@MindBodyAtom]

Congratulations on the victory and the belt... but some humility... there have been many champions whe failed to defend the belt...there is alot of work to do... can't wait to see the story play out... GSP is still the welterweight 🐐

[@daviddean2082]

Thoughtful interview good questions

[@moeftw6792]

Remember The Tombstone 7-27 🇵🇸

[@michaelrubio-n1x]

Remember the name

[@hondah___civic]

Belal is going to be a better champ than Leon. Very smart dude as well

[@davidcavanagh5728]

I would love to see the rematch with Gilbert Byrns ! Most importantly revel in your reign at the top 👍 keep up with offering inspiration to the youngsters and those struggling bud 👍

[@McRee771]

Belal is a much better champ than Leon. Respect

[@zaidahmed385]

He’s the best

[@sinnceer_era]

🙏🏾✌🏾🐜i remember✌🏾🙏🏾🐜

[@no_going_back8456]

If he beats Shavkat Garry and Usman he is the goat

[@hmsp7799]

Belal is the new welterweight champion 🎉

[@Mohammed-r1b2s]

I remember 3 years ago when Belal was talking about the title, I was laughing inside. Now it’s crazy, he’s a serious disruptor in the division.

[@andrewrios2295]

Belal literally calling out Usman, dudes a beast! That would be his hardest match-up I think

[@MrInstructor-h5c]

Let’s go champ !!!!!!

[@amrwael4020]

Belal will be champ for a long time ان شاء الله

[@ashkondadban5938]

The real champion up there with Mohammad Ali

[@xonious9031]

keep an eye on Buckley he is on the rise

[@tundeshonubi3255]

As anybody seen any interview at all ir seen leon anywhere since the fight with belal. At least own up to your loss like a man he as literally just vanished. I respect fighters thst despite how they are feeling they can still talk to the media afterwards

[@minegamerpro1308]

I think leon always disappear after every fight no? maybe it's just me but I feel like I never saw leon make public appearance after his fight besides after that one head kick

[@djayburkett4330]

His fights might not be exciting but he dang sure gonna be active

[@HarrisRiaz1]

The fight to make is Muhammad vs Shavkat. Usman needs to win before getting title shot again. I say put Usman vs Jack Della. Leon should fight winner of Sean Brady vs Burns

[@colostrum590]

Leon vs Garry 🔥🔥🔥

[@aboodthebest7726]

Edwards vs garry sounds better

[@HarrisRiaz1]

@@aboodthebest7726 I was thinking Garry vs Colby would be better. With Leon I don't think he will come back until 2025. That is why I thought winner of Burns/Brady will be better for Leon. I don't see Leon fighting until March or April of 2025.

[@MrRobjs83]

​@@colostrum590yeah that makes sense if Colby doesn't accept the fight with Garry

[@colostrum590]

@@MrRobjs83 facts and I doubt Colby will fight him

[@ESPSJ]

After Shavkat there's no one else really. I think Usman would be good for his resume, but he's pretty much at the end of his career. I get what he's saying about building a legacy, but sadly the welterweight division is pretty flat at the moment. Guys like JDM and Ian Garry aren't big names. Ian Garry couldn't submit MVP who has zero ground game... JDM beat Burns which is pretty respectable but honestly he's like 2 or 3 fights away from being title shot worthy. I wouldn't blame Belal for moving up to middleweight after 2 title defenses. At least at middleweight there's like 5 or 6 big names floating around.

[@mmahighlights5867]

Belal' remember Canelo aint got nothing of me' Mohammad :D :D I'm a fan of belal, ive always tended to sympathize with the one counted out, im just poking fun at his canelo comment hahaha belal be trolling on another level hahaha

[@laka_z]

How Usman able to get that title shot???, Shavkat should be the one

[@NeverCriticizeChosenPeople]

Yeah but usman is still higher ranked than shavkat so I’d understand if he got the fight next

[@Mendoza1414]

@@NeverCriticizeChosenPeople usman lost his last fight though

[@NeverCriticizeChosenPeople]

@@Mendoza1414 True, maybe neither of them gets the fight tho and ufc gifts the shot to joaauin buckley or sum judging by their recent title shot giveaway to a no. 8 guy 😂

[@Artee023]

0____0 = Belal's expression

[@alfiashaikh9228]

Champ wants to stay active

[@CaseyKCRichards]

Glad he won outside politics. I had him beating Leon easily . He will run turn Useman with his two lame knees. Raymon wil be more difficult . But Balal is a beat.

[@kraw3026]

Remember

[@IvanTito27]

He better fight Kamaru for his first title defense because he stands a chance or else Shavkat will grab that belt away from him quick.

[@aqibambia8239]

I want it to be shavkat rakhmonov because he deserves a title shot

[@petonv8712]

it better not be vs f*cking Usman.

[@kennyyuen1600]

You should change his nickname to respect the name

[@FleetwoodMoney-uz5pn]

Crazy how everyone switched up in the comments..

[@Sx-xy2zi]

2:50, Alhamdulillah

[@Work782]

Always liked Belal . I like how he thinks and i like how he talks . Leon was a soft spoken and boring champion .

[@AfricanWarriorMMA]

Everybody going back to trashing Leon like they did before he became champ lol when he becomes champion again don’t switch up, A SECOND TIME.

[@Work782]

@@AfricanWarriorMMA : Never thought he was entertaining or interesting and he's English also .

[@aboodthebest7726]

Well. At least he's active, and he's willing to take on actual contenders. Thank god we won't see leon with the belt anymore. So inactive

[@knavishknack7443]

Champion BullyB LFG!!!

[@Jesus-f1y]

If this was Leon he wouldn’t wanna fight for almost a year

[@sunnyday3971]

"with his eyes" lol

[@georgenjoroge6243]

Funny enough I think Belal beats both & I am the biggest Usman fan. Rakhmono last fight against Thompson, Neal and Magny. Hardly the resume. I think Belal's mentality and tactics would give him the edge if the employed the usual pace.

[@samlegrand17]

Gonna beat em, in the stricking, in the wrestling, in the grappling

[@James-712]

Hot take: Belal beats everyone in the division right now

[@watermelon5745]

Not really a hot take mate, that's the most reasonable take. Most people just don't have brains.

[@aboodthebest7726]

That's not a hot take actually. He might do it. People don't want to give him hus credit tho

[@JP8YT]

yeah no

[@Shareefhamida]

God willing, I didn’t think Belal would be champ last year, Alhamdulilah he proved me wrong and made history ! I believe he’s the first ever Arabic champion in the UFC

[@James-712]

@@watermelon5745 MMA fans act like he will lose his belt in his next fight Guarenteed. They are blinded by hate. So it kinda is a hot take as least to all the casuals

[@dtruth5769]

Guy In Red Shirt Looks A Meme😂😂

[@John3.16.17]

❤️❤️❤️

[@draco2xx]

im proud of belal man, leon was a terrible champion i gotta keep it real and im a fan of leon i give up edwards😂

[@fatihfatih1694]

Belal a true champions. Definitely not inactive like leon

[@beaualoevv]

besiktas better

[@CinematicTendency]

Leon’s Dog entered the Chat…

[@Lamborghini1YT]

Timestamps

[@MH3210]

Usman is coming for this guy

[@valdovinosjonathan]

I love Leon Edward’s but he was hiding. Not a confident fighter.

[@killer36ize]

Bro really wants to beat up a declining Usman

[@Marvin-ut4xs]

Jeff Neil

[@dylantesta158]

Who is this?

[@Makelifecount.]

🇱🇧🇵🇸💪🏼

[@mosesmusik3944]

I'm a fan. But sayingwanna be the goat of WW. Doesn't mean becoming double champ. Please have many title defenses. I want arab brother to be a 🐐

[@jobywonkonabi7179]

Rematch Alan Jouban for the title

[@derekyates43]

Who would root 4 this guy where is his backpack

[@dtruth5769]

ONE OF THE GOATS😂😂 DUDE COULDN'T FINISH A HAPPY MEAL😂

[@ESPSJ]

Neither did GSP, most of his wins are by decision... so what's your point?

[@redwingsandjazzfan]

⁠@@ESPSJGSP: 21 W’s in UFC- 3 sub, 4 KO TKO 33% finish rate. Belal: 15 W’s in UFC- 1 sub, 2 KO TKO 20% finish rate. His point is Belal is comically boring, he has pillow hands, and he legit lays on his opponents for most of the fight. Belal doesn’t even chase finishes on the ground, he just acts like a human blanket lol. Dana better get Belal to sign that dotted line before he decides to run from Shavkat again lol

[@hassanhaj7193]

Rakhmanov also dont drink and club

[@DeadliestScurge]

ofcourse he wants usman coming off of three losses in a row.

[@flex2timez]

We don’t need to see usman get a title shot

[@Artur.Dimaev]

im a fan of belal but i'm afraid shavkat may beat him

[@convict240]

Belal really believes he can beat anyone put in front of him. So give him shavkat. The guy that can’t be defeated.