Belal Muhammad earns welterweight title shot after beating Gilbert Burns via unanimous decision at UFC 288

Belal Muhammad returned to the octagon for the first time in seven months to compete in a welterweight bout against Gilbert Burns. However, following such a fantastic victory over Durinho, Remember The Name not only had a remarkable comeback but also secured a shot at the title. Tonight at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, … Read more

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As a passionate UFC enthusiast, Khandaker Muntasir Hossain provides coverage of MMA, wrestling, and boxing on multiple platforms. With his deep knowledge of sports, he immerses readers in the excitement of various arenas, whether it's the octagon, squared circle, pitch, court, or ring. Through his writing and love for sports, he aims to motivate others to explore their own sporting interests and experience the magic that sports bring.

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What flag does Belal Muhammad carry in every fight? Exploring UFC welterweight fighter’s nationality and family

Belal Muhammad

Belal Muhammad is an American professional Mixed Martial Artist who competes in UFC’s welterweight division. Having a strong wrestling background, the fighter flourished more in the octagon with his heavy strikes and grappling prowess. Let’s take a moment to find out more about his family background, ethnicity, parents, wife, and kids. What ethnicity is Belal … Read more

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Golenur Aktar is a writer and made her debut in the 'Pen & Paper' industry holding the hands of Sportszion. She ignited her writing craze from Biography articles and now writes about NFL.

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“He’s so cringe man”: Fans outraged when Belal Muhammad imitated Khabib Nurmagomedov at press conference ahead of bout vs Gilbert Burns at UFC 288

Tomorrow, Belal Muhammad will enter the octagon for the first time in seven months to face Gilbert Burns in a welterweight bout. However, Remember The Name nearly upset a good number of MMA fans yesterday during the ceremonial weigh-in by imitating former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fourth-ranked fighter in the division of the … Read more

Khandaker Muntasir

877 articles

As a passionate UFC enthusiast, Khandaker Muntasir Hossain provides coverage of MMA, wrestling, and boxing on multiple platforms. With his deep knowledge of sports, he immerses readers in the excitement of various arenas, whether it's the octagon, squared circle, pitch, court, or ring. Through his writing and love for sports, he aims to motivate others to explore their own sporting interests and experience the magic that sports bring.

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UFC 288: Gilbert Burns vs Belal Muhammad stakes got higher as winner gets “guaranteed” title shot next against winner of Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington bout

The spark of controversy between Belal Muhammad and Gilbert Burns is about to take a turning point as UFC president Dana White has provided the surety of a title match to Burns. Recently, Gilbert took a battle with  Belal regardless of being assigned a backup position for the anticipated UFC welterweight championship match involving Colby Covington,  and Leon Edwards, which … Read more

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“Two co-main events in a month? No problem!”: Gilbert Burns claims to be ready to fight Belal Muhammad at UFC 288

Gilbert Burns inside the octagon

Gilbert ‘Durinho‘ Burns will square off against the current number fourth-ranked welterweight contender Belal Muhammad as the co-main event of UFC 288. Worth mentioning that Burns last stepped inside the octagon less than a month ago when he faces Jorge ‘Gamebred’ Masvidal at UFC 287. Burns came out victorious in that bout as he got … Read more

Aryan Verma

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Aryan Verma is a Combat Sports writer covering UFC and Boxing for SportsZion. He is currently pursuing a bachelor's in technology degree in Computer Science. Being a martial art practitioner himself, Aryan cherishes the opportunity to share his thoughts on latest combat sport events through his blogs.

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UFC Welterweight Belal Muhammad sees upside in Colby Covington’s title shot: “I think it worked out better for me.”

Belal Muhammad

Belal Muhammad, the undefeated UFC fighter, is set to take on Gilbert Burns at UFC 288 next month. He discussed how Colby Covington’s opportunity to win the title ultimately benefited him in a recent interview. When Colby Covington was given the opportunity to battle Edwards, it caused a lot of backlash within the division.  ‘The … Read more

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MMA star Sean O’Malley expresses concerns over the drastic Belal Muhammad weight cut prior to Gilbert Burns UFC 288

Sean O'Malley

MMA fans around the world are gearing up for the highly anticipated fight between Belal Muhammad and Gilbert Burns at UFC 288. However, Sean O’Malley, the rising UFC star, has expressed his concerns over Muhammad’s massive weight cut ahead of the bout. In a recent video uploaded to his YouTube channel, ‘Sugar’ O’Malley talked about … Read more

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“I’m better at what you’re good at”: Belal Muhammad sends stern warning to Gilbert Burns ahead of UFC 288

Belal Muhammad

Belal Muhammad criticized Dana White for favouring Colby Covington

As UFC 288 approaches, Belal Muhammad is confident that Gilbert Burns will struggle to handle his fighting style. Muhammad, who boasts a record of 22-3 in overall MMA and 13-3 in UFC, is scheduled to go head-to-head with Burns. Who stands at 22-5 MMA and 15-5 UFC, in a five-round co-main event on May 6 … Read more

Sami Haider

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Sami Haider is a UFC/boxing journalist who connects combat sports to pop culture. His deep passion for the UFC started in 2018, triggered by the UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor fight. He is a passionate writer who has a profound love for the sport and the skills that are used in it. Through his work, Sami aspires to connect combat sportsmen and their enthusiastic fans.

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Belal Muhammad drops bombshell ahead of Gilbert Burns bout at UFC 288: ” It’s not about the weight”

Belal Muhammad

Belal Muhammad, the UFC welterweight fighter, will meet Gilbert Burns in a highly anticipated contest on May 6 in Newark, New Jersey at UFC 288. Muhammad, who typically weighs 177 pounds at this point during fight camp, revealed in a recent interview that he is currently 13 pounds heavier than his usual weight of 190 … Read more

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Belal Muhammad claims bout vs Gilbert Burns at UFC 288 to be like “Nate Diaz vs Conor McGregor” fight

Belal Muhammad

Belal Muhammad currently ranked fourth in the welterweight division will co-headline the UFC 288 card off against Gilbert ‘Durinho’ Burns. And yes, Gilbert Burns is the same man that went three rounds with Jorge Masvidal just a few weeks ago at UFC 287. This fight will be a short notice affair for both men as … Read more

Aryan Verma

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Aryan Verma is a Combat Sports writer covering UFC and Boxing for SportsZion. He is currently pursuing a bachelor's in technology degree in Computer Science. Being a martial art practitioner himself, Aryan cherishes the opportunity to share his thoughts on latest combat sport events through his blogs.

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