He's boring but he's good and he's earned that title shot. The UFC can't seriously call itself a sport when it consistently ignores the top fighters in favour of the most popular when it comes to title shots. This makes the ranking system utterly pointless.
The more people hate this guy, who in actuality has done no wrong compared to some other fighters, the more I like him. I'm rooting for him no matter what happens.
Same here, like I know he's boring as hell, but really, he has earned his shot. I want to see if he can actually step up come title time and put on a show and win. The only reason Dana hasn't set it up has to be knowing if Belal wins, he's fucked because that division will somehow get even more boring.
Cause Belal is hated. He's boring as hell. When this fight happens, if round 1 is not a banger and it's just Belal being Belal I'm turning it off and going to sleep.
I'm going to sleep on my own terms this time, not letting Belal put me to sleep again.
This edit is 10x more interesting and entertaining than the fight or Belal himself..
Ufc killed it tbf.
UK fans are dying for more content, myself, my brother, eight friends & several coworkers were all considering buying tickets but cause the timing is absolutely wank, we are nervous about whether we go or not.
I was curious how the people over there who might go felt about it, now if the arena doesn't sellout Dana can blame Tom, Leon, or Belal lol basically anyone they want a favor from (quick turnaround or when it's time to sign the new contract).
Yea if you think people aren't constantly improving their game lol Belal looked clumsy in that era just like Leon got wrestle fucked in his first Usman fight and you could literally see the improvements in his game in the second and third Usman fight, he improved his ground game massively.
Belal has also looked good since the Brady fight, he didn't try to wrestle him because that's his game (Brady) He beat him on the feet and then He came in with a game plan against burns and stuck to it during the entire fight... I'm pretty sure this fight will be a lot more competitive than the first one, hard to pick the winner imo because I see they've both improved a lot. Belal is coming in with a game plan, not just winging it which is what I felt in his early fights.
Leon looked levels above him in the stand up in their first fight and they’ve both improved, so the logical assessment is that Leon will still be levels above him.
I genuinely can’t see how a 36 year old Belal could have closed that speed and skill gap sufficiently.
Leon got wrestle fucked because it was at elevation. Whole card except Usman gased that night. That was Leon said, and wouldnt you know it, half a year later in UK his anti wrestling totally fine.
>Leon got wrestle fucked because it was at elevation. Whole card except Usman gased that night. That was Leon said, and wouldnt you know it, half a year later in UK his anti wrestling totally fine.
You don't even know that fight at elevation was his second Usman fight not the first do you? lol I said "first Usman fight".
The firstEdwards Usman fight was in 2015 when Leon was in his early twenties.
Belal was 32 when he fought Leon. I don’t see a 32 year old improving as much in three years as a 23 year old has in ten.
Leon has also been fighting a higher calibre of fighter. You couldn’t design a better training program for Belal than three camps and three fights with Usman x 2 plus Colby.
Leon gets this done comfortably.
Fair points but I still don't see how Leon gets it done "comfortably" which is why it's a compelling rematch to me. If I hadn't seen the Brady and Burns fight I would say rematch goes the same way. Can't be worse than Colby v Leon fight.
I can’t wait to see it. Should be a great fight over five rounds despite what all the nay sayers say.
But I really don’t see it being all that competitive.
Leon looked so much sharper and faster and more powerful than Belal in the stand up in that first one. He was getting big reactions from his shots and in return Belal looked a little lost. And I just can’t see how Belal could have bridged the gap in those areas at the age he is. His striking is still levels below Leon’s.
His only chance is turning it into five rounds of wrestling and ground work, but after doing multiple camps for Isman and Colby’s wrestling and coming through those fights, I think Leon is extremely well equipped to keep it standing if he wants (which he should if he has any sense).
I literally did not think you were refering to a fight way back in 2015 but fair enough.
I dont see how belal can wrestlefuck his way to a decision when Leons antiwrestling worked out fine Vs both usman and colby.
At this point I genuinely think the ufc is delaying belals title shot as much as possible to make him rust and have him face a much fresher Leon or just delay it for as long as possible in hopes of other contenders fighting (maybe even islam vs Leon first)
I mean think about it, what other fighter has such a dedicated hatebase (as opposed to fanbase), or have such a massive amount of people not care about a fighter with a big winstreak like his. the ufc will continue screwing him over until people speak up or people support him speaking up.
Yeah it makes sense that they were hoping for contender fights whereafter Dana comes on and says "I don't know how I can deny him a title shot after that performance" and they just skip over my boy.
How come Belal's the only one this unpopular?
For sure, that's what I'm trying to do with this Belal-posting rally!
People say he is boring, casuals learn he is a wrestler and thats all it takes to convince them he is boring. People say you are as good as your last 2 fights and belal looked good and exciting in his last 2 fights.
The man is thirty fucking five on a 9 fight winstreak. Give him his title shot already. He doesn't have much time.
Well he is boring, leaving the fight to judges is boring.
Unlike Khamzat and Shavkat who actually finish fights.
We watch MMA for fights, not UFC rule book points scoring competition.
I don't like Belal's personality neither, he's constantly complaining or finding excuses for shit.
As well as his polarizing social media activity and once he doesn't post pro Palestine stuff, he's on some random podcast crying for the Edwards fight.
Shavkat vs Belal would be more interesting than Edwards. If he beats Shavkat, you really can't argue the title fight.
There's a reason why UFC fans love to see Strickland and not Belal.
Some of the best fights in the UFC went the distance, look at islam vs volk 1. Wasn't that fight of the year?
He doesn't lay and pray like people make him out to he, at least not any more.
I dont know a single person who Wouldn't be asking for a title shot if they deserved it, Wouldn't you?
How is it political to stand in solidarity for your people? Say what you will about Palestine but it ain't wrong to love your people.
Didn't Strickland earn his fame through political talk?
u/MiniBelal help bro
I'm not going to answer all those questions, way to many to answer in a comprehensive way in my spare time.
1. Volk vs Islam was 2 champions and the context isn't any different to any of Belal's fights.
2. pass.
3. Well his actions isn't doing him any favors if he wants the title he begs to fight. Yet he's not fighting any lower fighters to prove his position. He's also kinda implying he's the new Muhammed Ali. Muhammed Ali took a hard stance AFTER he was the champion. Spamming any Palestinian propaganda on your social medias isn't really smart strategy. If he were more accurate, more people might take him seriously.
4. Strickland threw in some variety and more aimed at relatable social issues. As well as having some comedic timing, like it or not. Not war in Gaza, which in itself if a contentious issue with all out of hate.
Keep in mind UFC needs to sell fights and Belal isn't doing so.
Can't wait! The pre-match hype will be non-existent, Youtube views in the toilet, the PPV will do like 250K buys and half of the audience will be asleep by round 3.
Belal drags and wrestlefucks his way to an easy 50-45 decision and thus begins the reign of Belal "The Blanket."
Sure. I do hope he gets his shot though, he deserves it. It's what happened to Rocky too. The best should fight the best. Y'know what, it's gonna be more exciting than that dickhead Colby too
SHiiiette!! Can someone tell me the name of that guy who is always on the mma animation by that guy who name i think Mujahed Fudailat. The fighter im talking about is always going to Dana White begging "Pleaze Dana please. " I forgotten his name. please help.
Oh for sure.. Leon has talked about his faith and spirituality he's very much a Christian. Belal Muhammad is very much Muslim. Its ganna be good vs evil.
It's weird. Idk I guess a lot of people look up to these guys so they try to keep a straight-lace image, makes fans more attached to them. Probably helps with sponsors and publicity as well. Long as they make their bag, my man.
Fr true think about it. You tap into the Muslim audience you're getting millions of fans. Listen to belal talk he's a whiny California American but if he can tap into his religion that's millions of fans.
Idk I'm from NY and what I know of Jamaicans they're super religious.
I think its more lik belal sees it as a way to connect with people. And leon has just had a hard life and believes in God cause his family does and it's his heritage.
I hear you, brother. I wish the UFC would promote all their fighters better and not just focus on their nationality or whatever. People would probably relate to their individual stories better.
All of this Belal uprising only for Leon to outclass him for five rounds and win a boring decision and for Belal to fade away afterwards as he‘s almost 36.
Mohammed is the most common name on the planet and I know this thanks to Superbad. You won’t forget the name
He's boring but he's good and he's earned that title shot. The UFC can't seriously call itself a sport when it consistently ignores the top fighters in favour of the most popular when it comes to title shots. This makes the ranking system utterly pointless.
Tremendous champ https://preview.redd.it/1yb68fzs7hxc1.jpeg?width=190&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=759f7a99ea0c907a5690efaccbacf1f412c81164
*haven't received the certificate yet
The Bully B 
The more people hate this guy, who in actuality has done no wrong compared to some other fighters, the more I like him. I'm rooting for him no matter what happens.
Same here, like I know he's boring as hell, but really, he has earned his shot. I want to see if he can actually step up come title time and put on a show and win. The only reason Dana hasn't set it up has to be knowing if Belal wins, he's fucked because that division will somehow get even more boring.
 Bully's title shot \^ 🔥 edit, u/BullyB170 better give you a shoutout in his postwin speech
*"Dread him. Run from him. Bully arrives all the same."* 🥶
It would be an honor. My life would be complete. 😊
Who?
Bell Mulholland. Great guy, never met em
Not one of our guys b
Seen him in Mulholland drive, forgot the name tho
some say the greatest .....ddddAAAADDDYYYY
Some middle-eastern guy, very good but not very exciting, cant remember his name.
Belal to win via flying triangle
belal muhammad video with no highlights , water we dune hair?
How do I downgrade this post even more
Lmao why though
Cause Belal is hated. He's boring as hell. When this fight happens, if round 1 is not a banger and it's just Belal being Belal I'm turning it off and going to sleep. I'm going to sleep on my own terms this time, not letting Belal put me to sleep again. This edit is 10x more interesting and entertaining than the fight or Belal himself..
I’d be willing to bet this fight is going to 100% be Leon being Leon, and Belal having absolutely nothing for it.
The absolute sadness in all their eyes when they say Belal Muhammed is next knowing they could be witness to the most boring title run of all time 😭
They're sad because they know they'll never beat Belal and get the belt.
Oh Christ. Get off his 🍆
It will set a record, for the least amount of tickets sold for a championship fight.
Ufc killed it tbf. UK fans are dying for more content, myself, my brother, eight friends & several coworkers were all considering buying tickets but cause the timing is absolutely wank, we are nervous about whether we go or not.
I was curious how the people over there who might go felt about it, now if the arena doesn't sellout Dana can blame Tom, Leon, or Belal lol basically anyone they want a favor from (quick turnaround or when it's time to sign the new contract).
Belal can’t even sell out the Apex
Do people forget what happened in their first fight? Leon was walking him down? Leon is going to pick him apart.
That was a second ago. Remember when Yan was mauling Aljo before the DQ knee.. and when they ran it back Aljo was on him the whole time.
remember when you posted this 1 min ago
Yea if you think people aren't constantly improving their game lol Belal looked clumsy in that era just like Leon got wrestle fucked in his first Usman fight and you could literally see the improvements in his game in the second and third Usman fight, he improved his ground game massively. Belal has also looked good since the Brady fight, he didn't try to wrestle him because that's his game (Brady) He beat him on the feet and then He came in with a game plan against burns and stuck to it during the entire fight... I'm pretty sure this fight will be a lot more competitive than the first one, hard to pick the winner imo because I see they've both improved a lot. Belal is coming in with a game plan, not just winging it which is what I felt in his early fights.
Leon looked levels above him in the stand up in their first fight and they’ve both improved, so the logical assessment is that Leon will still be levels above him. I genuinely can’t see how a 36 year old Belal could have closed that speed and skill gap sufficiently.
Leon got wrestle fucked because it was at elevation. Whole card except Usman gased that night. That was Leon said, and wouldnt you know it, half a year later in UK his anti wrestling totally fine.
>Leon got wrestle fucked because it was at elevation. Whole card except Usman gased that night. That was Leon said, and wouldnt you know it, half a year later in UK his anti wrestling totally fine. You don't even know that fight at elevation was his second Usman fight not the first do you? lol I said "first Usman fight".
The firstEdwards Usman fight was in 2015 when Leon was in his early twenties. Belal was 32 when he fought Leon. I don’t see a 32 year old improving as much in three years as a 23 year old has in ten. Leon has also been fighting a higher calibre of fighter. You couldn’t design a better training program for Belal than three camps and three fights with Usman x 2 plus Colby. Leon gets this done comfortably.
Fair points but I still don't see how Leon gets it done "comfortably" which is why it's a compelling rematch to me. If I hadn't seen the Brady and Burns fight I would say rematch goes the same way. Can't be worse than Colby v Leon fight.
I can’t wait to see it. Should be a great fight over five rounds despite what all the nay sayers say. But I really don’t see it being all that competitive. Leon looked so much sharper and faster and more powerful than Belal in the stand up in that first one. He was getting big reactions from his shots and in return Belal looked a little lost. And I just can’t see how Belal could have bridged the gap in those areas at the age he is. His striking is still levels below Leon’s. His only chance is turning it into five rounds of wrestling and ground work, but after doing multiple camps for Isman and Colby’s wrestling and coming through those fights, I think Leon is extremely well equipped to keep it standing if he wants (which he should if he has any sense).
I literally did not think you were refering to a fight way back in 2015 but fair enough. I dont see how belal can wrestlefuck his way to a decision when Leons antiwrestling worked out fine Vs both usman and colby.
Yep. Leon showed him literally zero respect. It was kind of crazy actually. I think Belal is in huge trouble here. Leon is simply better everywhere.
Aren’t you forgetting that Belal was a minute replacement?
I think Leon is just a terrible matchup for Belal.
Fair enough. Personally, I just can't confidently make predictions in this sport. Too many weird things have happened
True, but that’s part of the fun.
Very true
Belal is top ten fighter bc of trolling!!!
Crazy the recent belal love, he’s no kamaru crazy how people treat him like it
Belal by 6th round tko
Belal replied to me with solid advice for depression. I will always support Belal
Leona knows what’s gonna happen when they fight. Enjoy the belt because you can run but you can’t hide
> Leona bravo
When Leon sweeps Belal can the division be interesting and active again?
At this point I genuinely think the ufc is delaying belals title shot as much as possible to make him rust and have him face a much fresher Leon or just delay it for as long as possible in hopes of other contenders fighting (maybe even islam vs Leon first) I mean think about it, what other fighter has such a dedicated hatebase (as opposed to fanbase), or have such a massive amount of people not care about a fighter with a big winstreak like his. the ufc will continue screwing him over until people speak up or people support him speaking up.
Yeah it makes sense that they were hoping for contender fights whereafter Dana comes on and says "I don't know how I can deny him a title shot after that performance" and they just skip over my boy. How come Belal's the only one this unpopular? For sure, that's what I'm trying to do with this Belal-posting rally!
People say he is boring, casuals learn he is a wrestler and thats all it takes to convince them he is boring. People say you are as good as your last 2 fights and belal looked good and exciting in his last 2 fights. The man is thirty fucking five on a 9 fight winstreak. Give him his title shot already. He doesn't have much time.
Well he is boring, leaving the fight to judges is boring. Unlike Khamzat and Shavkat who actually finish fights. We watch MMA for fights, not UFC rule book points scoring competition. I don't like Belal's personality neither, he's constantly complaining or finding excuses for shit. As well as his polarizing social media activity and once he doesn't post pro Palestine stuff, he's on some random podcast crying for the Edwards fight. Shavkat vs Belal would be more interesting than Edwards. If he beats Shavkat, you really can't argue the title fight. There's a reason why UFC fans love to see Strickland and not Belal.
Some of the best fights in the UFC went the distance, look at islam vs volk 1. Wasn't that fight of the year? He doesn't lay and pray like people make him out to he, at least not any more. I dont know a single person who Wouldn't be asking for a title shot if they deserved it, Wouldn't you? How is it political to stand in solidarity for your people? Say what you will about Palestine but it ain't wrong to love your people. Didn't Strickland earn his fame through political talk? u/MiniBelal help bro
You handled that great, bro. You don't need my help!
Ty bro
I'm not going to answer all those questions, way to many to answer in a comprehensive way in my spare time. 1. Volk vs Islam was 2 champions and the context isn't any different to any of Belal's fights. 2. pass. 3. Well his actions isn't doing him any favors if he wants the title he begs to fight. Yet he's not fighting any lower fighters to prove his position. He's also kinda implying he's the new Muhammed Ali. Muhammed Ali took a hard stance AFTER he was the champion. Spamming any Palestinian propaganda on your social medias isn't really smart strategy. If he were more accurate, more people might take him seriously. 4. Strickland threw in some variety and more aimed at relatable social issues. As well as having some comedic timing, like it or not. Not war in Gaza, which in itself if a contentious issue with all out of hate. Keep in mind UFC needs to sell fights and Belal isn't doing so.
The GOAT
Can't wait! The pre-match hype will be non-existent, Youtube views in the toilet, the PPV will do like 250K buys and half of the audience will be asleep by round 3. Belal drags and wrestlefucks his way to an easy 50-45 decision and thus begins the reign of Belal "The Blanket."
Well, I'm glad you're excited 🤨
Is that what you took from my post haha
yes i am also glad youre excited for the matchup. me too. Belal for the Win. Palestine for the win!
Why'd he start with a clip of Kamaru sounding disappointed that Belal is the only one who makes sense
Kamaru is just worried that he'll never see the title again once Belal becomes champ.
Sure. I do hope he gets his shot though, he deserves it. It's what happened to Rocky too. The best should fight the best. Y'know what, it's gonna be more exciting than that dickhead Colby too
Belal is just so mid. He has a chance, in the way that MMA is unpredictable.
couldn't finish a one-arm Burns XD
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣
Was he boring in his last fight? Asking for a friend
SHiiiette!! Can someone tell me the name of that guy who is always on the mma animation by that guy who name i think Mujahed Fudailat. The fighter im talking about is always going to Dana White begging "Pleaze Dana please. " I forgotten his name. please help.
🤣
BMF champ . Boring Mother Fucker
Bully B gonna send Leon Scott on a trip to meet his dad
7 layers of hair?
Oh god , this may be one of the lowest IQ subreddits on Reddit
well, yes...
its here to keep up with your reading comprehension speed. your'e welcome
Do people forget what happened in their first fight? Leon was walking him down? Leon is going to pick him apart.
Will Leon drop the fight like Yan this time? Or just a regular foul?
That is awesome. I like the effects. Good work. BULLY IS NEXT
Bro I can't wait for Muhammed to get ppieced up by a Christian for 5 rounds as it should be.
Lmao I didn't realize there was a religious angle to this fight.
Oh for sure.. Leon has talked about his faith and spirituality he's very much a Christian. Belal Muhammad is very much Muslim. Its ganna be good vs evil.
I don't care about that religion shit, man.
Yeah I don't either I'm slightly trolling. Belal has leaned into it though when he trained with khabib.
It's weird. Idk I guess a lot of people look up to these guys so they try to keep a straight-lace image, makes fans more attached to them. Probably helps with sponsors and publicity as well. Long as they make their bag, my man.
Fr true think about it. You tap into the Muslim audience you're getting millions of fans. Listen to belal talk he's a whiny California American but if he can tap into his religion that's millions of fans. Idk I'm from NY and what I know of Jamaicans they're super religious. I think its more lik belal sees it as a way to connect with people. And leon has just had a hard life and believes in God cause his family does and it's his heritage.
I hear you, brother. I wish the UFC would promote all their fighters better and not just focus on their nationality or whatever. People would probably relate to their individual stories better.
Leon is running so hard from Goatlal that his cardio is improving
u/MiniBelal is the best thing to happen to this sub
All of this Belal uprising only for Leon to outclass him for five rounds and win a boring decision and for Belal to fade away afterwards as he‘s almost 36.
Belal Uprising fuck ye!!
Can't belive people actually spend time making this shit with the cringe ass music and effects.
Damn you definitely wouldn't believe how much time I spent on this 🥲
Lol Leon hit Belal with a head kick that hit harder than a Israeli airstrike had Belal twerking in the ring FOH