Combat followers obtained a primary have a look at Belal Muhammad’s ‘Canelo fingers’ at UFC 280 in October 2022.
The UFC welterweight champion, who is understood for his elite-level wrestling capability, was mocked after his trainer compared him to boxing icon Canelo Alvarez.
Quite than shying away from the jokes, ‘Keep in mind The Title’ has leaned into them and doubled down by claiming he’s the ‘best striker in the welterweight division‘.
Belal Muhammad has by no means scored a knockdown contained in the Octagon, however Sean Brady is aware of that he packs a punch after being stopped by a barrage of strikes in the course of the American’s rise by way of the ranks.
Belal Muhammad vs Sean Brady revisted
Brady entered UFC 280 as the favourite after amassing a 15-0 report that urged he was the following huge factor.
As is usually the case when two wrestlers conflict, Brady’s battle with Muhammad was contested on the toes.
In spherical two, an enormous overhand rocked the undefeated prospect and signaled the start of the top.
Muhammad unloaded a barrage of punches however was unable to knock the Philadelphian off his toes.
Nonetheless, referee Lukasz Bosacki stepped when Brady ate dozens of punches and failed to fireplace again with any of his personal.
Belal Muhammad guarantees no takedowns at UFC 315
Since shedding to Muhammad, Brady has bounced again with wins over Kelvin Gastelum and Gilbert Burns.
On March 22, he’ll sq. off towards former welterweight titleholder Leon Edwards at UFC London.
Their battle got here collectively when Jack Della Maddalena fell off the card after being supplied a title battle.
He’ll tackle Muhammad in the UFC 315 main event, which the champion promises will see him put on a striking masterclass.
“I’m going to go in there, I’m going to outbox Jack,” Muhammad promised.
“I’m not going to shoot one takedown, and I’m going to point out him the that means of Canelo fingers.
“I’m going to point out the UFC fighters, the followers, that I’m one of the best boxer within the UFC, one of the best boxer within the welterweight division.
“Belief me, you guys wanna tune in. Don’t miss it.”