Think about discovering out that you just’re preventing for the world title from a social media submit? That’s precisely what occurred to UFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad earlier this week.
Muhammad, who has not tasted defeat inside the Octagon since a call loss to Geoff Neal again in Jan. 2019, has been ready years for his shot on the UFC welterweight title. Lastly, after placing collectively a 10-fight unbeaten streak and ready for a listing of different choices to fizzle out, Muhammad is lastly getting his long-awaited UFC title shot.
Per UFC CEO Dana White, Muhammad will meet present UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards in the principle occasion of UFC 304 this July in Manchester, England.
Not like some fighters who’re within the learn about receiving a title battle, Muhammad had no thought he lastly bought his shot at UFC gold till somebody instructed him throughout a coaching session. Muhammad was wrapping up some drills on the mat when he was knowledgeable of White’s social media announcement. His response was as real as they arrive and it was a fantastic second for a fighter who has paved his approach in UFC over the previous 5 years.
“Alhamdillah Thought this present day would by no means come gods timing is one of the best timing,” wrote Muhammad through Twitter (response video proven above). “Major occasion Muhammad.”
Muhammad, 35, has already stepped inside the Octagon with Edwards. The 2 welterweights collided in a important occasion showdown on the UFC Apex again in 2021, however an unintended eye poke rendered “Bully” unable to proceed. He’ll have his probability for redemption at UFC 304 as he tries to dethrone Edwards in entrance of his house crowd.
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