Belal Muhammad Vows To Keep It Standing At UFC 315 To Prove He’s ‘Best Boxer’ In Dana White’s Promotion

Belal Muhammad radiates confidence before his title defense, declaring he's
Belal Muhammad (Photo by Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)

It seems like every UFC fighter has one thing in mind – proving they are the best when it comes to landing brutal punches. From Sean Strickland urging a no-wrestling pact with Dricus Du Plessis to Magomed Ankalaev claiming he wouldn’t go to the ground ahead of his fight with Alex Pereira, the message is clear: it’s all about striking dominance. Now, ahead of his UFC 315 fight, welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is making a similar claim. He vows not to go to the ground against Jack Della Maddalena, aiming to prove he’s the Canelo Alvarez of the UFC—a striking powerhouse.

During a recent appearance on The Coach and The Casual podcast, Belal Muhammad laid out his game plan for his upcoming title fight. He said he would outstrike Jack Della Maddalena without relying on takedowns. He aims to showcase his boxing skills and compares his power to Canelo Alvarez’s hands. Muhammad wants to prove he’s the best boxer in the UFC’s welterweight division, urging fans to tune in and not miss what’s sure to be an exciting clash.

“I’m gonna outbox Jack. And I’m not gonna shoot one takedown, and I’m gonna show him the meaning of Canelo hands. I’m gonna show the UFC fighters and the fans that I’m the best boxer in the UFC, in the welterweight division. Trust me, you guys wanna tune in, don’t miss it,” Belal said.

Fans have often labeled Belal Muhammad a boring fighter due to his tendency to take fights to the ground, slowing the action. However, he is eager to prove them wrong. Consequently, this fight could be his chance to shift how fans view his fighting style.

Belal Muhammad Is Ready For A Rematch Against Shavkat Rakhmonov 

Belal Muhammad makes prediction for Shavkat Rakhmonov fight
Belal Muhammad and Shavkat Rakhmonov (Images Credit: Getty Images)

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Muhammad was set to defend his title against Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 315, but once again, injuries derailed the plans as Rakhmonov had to withdraw. Despite the continual setbacks, Muhammad remains optimistic about a future showdown with the top contender.

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“It’s so easy to get injured in this sport. The training is the hardest part of the sport. We just saw it recently with (Dan) Hooker and with Arman (Tsarukyan). It sucks, and like I said, me building my legacy, I want to take these guys’ 0s,” he said.

Muhammad acknowledges the brutal nature of MMA training—where fighters like Dan Hooker and Arman Tsarukyan have suffered injuries—and focuses on building his legacy. His determination is clear: he aims to conquer the sport’s best and leave a mark on the division.

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