Fight fans got a first look at Belal Muhammad’s ‘Canelo hands’ at UFC 280 in October 2022.
The UFC welterweight champion, who is known for his elite-level wrestling ability, was mocked after his trainer compared him to boxing icon Canelo Alvarez.
Rather than shying away from the jokes, ‘Remember The Name’ has leaned into them and doubled down by claiming he’s the ‘best striker in the welterweight division‘.
Belal Muhammad has never scored a knockdown inside the Octagon, but Sean Brady knows that he packs a punch after being stopped by a barrage of strikes during the American’s rise through the ranks.
Belal Muhammad vs Sean Brady revisted
Brady entered UFC 280 as the favorite after amassing a 15-0 record that suggested he was the next big thing.
As is often the case when two wrestlers clash, Brady’s fight with Muhammad was contested on the feet.
In round two, a massive overhand rocked the undefeated prospect and signaled the beginning of the end.
Muhammad unloaded a barrage of punches but was unable to knock the Philadelphian off his feet.
Still, referee Lukasz Bosacki stepped when Brady ate dozens of punches and failed to fire back with any of his own.
Belal Muhammad promises no takedowns at UFC 315
Since losing to Muhammad, Brady has bounced back with wins over Kelvin Gastelum and Gilbert Burns.
On March 22, he’ll square off against former welterweight titleholder Leon Edwards at UFC London.
Their fight came together when Jack Della Maddalena fell off the card after being offered a title fight.
He’ll take on 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 show him the meaning of Canelo hands.
“I’m going to show the UFC fighters, the fans, that I’m the best boxer in the UFC, the best boxer in the welterweight division.
“Trust me, you guys wanna tune in. Don’t miss it.”