Belal Muhammad isn’t precisely recognized for his knockout energy, however the reigning welterweight world champion plans to alter that this Saturday night time.
Practically a 12 months faraway from his dominant displaying towards Leon Edwards in Manchester, ‘Bear in mind The Title’ will put his gold on the road towards surging challenger Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 in Montreal.
Using a 10-fight win streak, Muhammad has solely completed two of his opponents throughout that run, with the lone knockout coming towards Sean Brady in late 2022.
Muhammad says he’ll end ‘JDM’ inside three rounds
However regardless of a paltry 20% end fee contained in the Octagon, the Chicago native is satisfied he’s received energy in his arms, and he plans to point out it off towards his Aussie opposition in The Nice White North.
“It doesn’t matter who, simply ship me the contract,” Muhammad stated on the primary episode of UFC 315 Embedded. “Then we lastly let me understand it was Jack. One other man with double-digit win streaks I received to take. One other man that they might say outbox me, that I’m going to go on the market, present the Canelo arms, and present the world why I’m one of the best. We end him in three.”
Maddalena, alternatively, has completed 5 of his seven opponents contained in the Octagon, with 12 whole knockouts towards 17 profession victories.
Nonetheless, oddsmakers are backing Muhammad to return out on high. Because it stands, ‘Bear in mind The Title’ is a -250 favourite to snap Maddalena’s 14-fight win streak whereas ‘JDM’ is a +155 underdog in his first UFC title tilt.