The reigning UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad has set his sights on an formidable purpose: changing into a two-division champion by defeating UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis. Muhammad, identified for his excessive combat IQ, not too long ago outlined an in depth sport plan for a way he envisions a possible combat in opposition to Du Plessis unfolding.
Belal Muhammad vs. Dricus Du Plessis
‘Bear in mind the Title’ Belal Muhammad is well known for his distinctive cardio, defensive expertise, and skill to regulate fights together with his wrestling and hanging. Born in Chicago, Illinois, to Palestinian dad and mom, Belal Muhammad has steadily risen by way of the UFC ranks since his debut in 2016 and has now captured the welterweight throne. Regardless of his dominance at 170 kilos, he stays assured about transferring as much as middleweight to problem Du Plessis.
South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis captured the UFC Middleweight Championship in January 2024 by defeating Sean Strickland and has since defended his title twice, together with a submission victory over Israel Adesanya.
In a current social media submit, Muhammad described how he would dismantle Du Plessis over three rounds. He detailed situations involving takedowns, ground-and-pound, evasion of strikes, and even flashy strikes like a flying knee. Belal Muhammad defined:
“I’d come out him with a 1-2 then he’d wing an overhand I’ll duck it change ranges and take him down then he’d shrimp and get the underhook to get out however he’ll be to weak to stand up so then I’ll hit him with floor and pound for the remainder of spherical 1. Spherical 2 begins and I come out with a flying knee he shells up then I hit him with the zabit again journey then level and chortle at him (this makes him mad) he will get up and expenses foward winging punches at me I slide out of the way in which with ease then hit him with a 1-2
“then he will get pissed off shoots for a takedown I defend with ease however now he’s drained and stays on his knees I kick him to the physique whereas he’s on the bottom. Finish of spherical 2. .. spherical 3 begins and he’s distraught he can’t hit me he can’t take me down so then he tries spinning stuff I again up on the proper time and find yourself taking his again he lets me beneath chin out of frustration then I put him to sleep … and new double champ.”
The prospect of a conflict between Muhammad and Du Plessis represents an intriguing storyline for followers desperate to see champions take a look at their limits. As each fighters proceed their respective journeys within the UFC, solely time will inform if this potential matchup turns into a actuality. For now, Belal Muhammad’s daring proclamation provides one other layer for this potential showdown.
