UFC star Belal Muhammad found himself at the center of online mockery and criticism. It was after a wrestling workout session with D1 National Wrestling Champion, Roman Bravo Young. The training session, which was shared on social media, did not go as planned for Muhammad.
“Remember the Name” is no stranger to online trolls. The Chicago native has a topsy-turvy relationship with MMA fans. The number 3 ranked welterweight has also suffered from non-recognition due to fan hate.
Fans troll Belal Muhammad
During the wrestling session, Muhammad, known for his mixed martial arts prowess, was visibly outmatched by Roman Bravo Young, a seasoned wrestling champion who competes at 135 pounds. The video footage of the workout quickly gained traction on Twitter and showed Muhammad struggling to defend against Bravo Young’s takedowns and grappling skills.
Twitter users were quick to react to the video, with many expressing surprise and disappointment at Muhammad’s performance. Social media users on X didn’t hold back with their comments. Remarks like “belal sucks omg“ and “getting dogwalked by a 135er“ were some of the biting comments made.
Belal Muhammad, who is known for his striking abilities and overall MMA skills, has faced tough opponents in the octagon but seemed to struggle with the specialized grappling techniques employed by Roman Bravo Young.
Muhammad has not yet responded to the online criticism. UFC fans and MMA enthusiasts are keen to see how he will use this experience to further develop his ground game in preparation for future bouts as the welterweight division is dominated by elite grapplers.
Update on Belal Muhammad’s next bout
Regarding Belal Muhammad’s next potential bout, UFC CEO, Dana White recently hinted at the possibility of Muhammad facing the former welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman. However, Muhammad has made it clear that he would only take on the formidable Usman if he’s offered championship-level compensation.
Belal Muhammad’s name has been making headlines following his notable performances in the octagon against a string of contenders. To name a few, they are Gilbert Burns, Stephen Thompson, and Vicente Luque. However, his desire for a shot at the welterweight title has been a recurring theme. While nothing has been confirmed yet, sources close to the situation suggest that Muhammad is holding out for a title shot.
One possible scenario that has emerged involves Muhammad taking on the winner of UFC 296’s main event, which is scheduled to be headlined by a title clash between Colby Covington and Leon Edwards. Muhammad has expressed a keen interest in facing the victor of this bout.
This development has added an intriguing layer of excitement to the upcoming UFC 296 event, set to take place in Las Vegas in December. Belal Muhammad’s aspirations for a title shot and his unwillingness to face Kamaru Usman have added anticipation and uncertainty to the matchmaking. Moreover, he also has skirmishes with middleweight champion, Sean Strickland.
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