At a great stage in his career, Belal Muhammad challenges champion Kamaru Usman

B. Muhammad beat S. Thompson in UFC Las Vegas 45. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After the 'run over' Stephen Thompson at UFC Vegas 45, Belal Muhammad | believes he is ready to fight for the welterweight belt (under 77,1kg). In a press conference after the show last Saturday (18), the 'Remember The Name' praised his triumph over 'Wonderboy' and asked for a duel against the champion Kamaru Usman.

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“Who has beaten 'Wonderboy' 30-26? Who has already beaten 'Wonderboy' in this style? No one has ever beaten him like that and he has already fought for the title twice, Demian Maia He fought for the title twice and I won both in dominant fashion. So you're telling me that Leon edwards deserves this instead of me. He was almost knocked out by Nate diaz. Nate diaz he didn’t lose that fight because he never loses a fight,” Muhammad said.

Belal believes he is ahead of Leon edwards in the race for the title and asked for a confrontation against the champion Kamaru Usman.

“I deserve this title shot next because my streak is as long as Leon's (Edwards) streak and Leon already lost to Usman, so let's stop these rematches. Let's stop with, 'Oh, he beat Colby (Covington) twice, he beat (Jorge) Masvidal twice and now he's the GOAT. No, give him new blood. Give it a new look”, asked Belal.

In his last seven fights, Muhammad won six victories and a 'No Contest' against Leon edwards, in March 2021. In tenth place in the welterweight rankings, the North American has a record of 20 triumphs and three setbacks in professional MMA.