UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis isn’t apprehensive about Belal Muhammad.
‘Stillknocks’ is recent off his return to the cage at UFC 312 earlier this month. Again for the primary time since submitting Israel Adesanya final fall, Dricus du Plessis once more met Sean Strickland. Whereas their bout final January was a barnburner that led to a split-decision, the second outing couldn’t be extra completely different. Du Plessis dominated ‘Tarzan’ throughout 5 rounds, in the end incomes a lopsided resolution win.
Following the win, the South African has entered a back-and-forth with UFC welterweight champion, Belal Muhammad. ‘Bear in mind The Title’ is at the moment anticipated to satisfy Shavkat Rakhmonov in his subsequent title protection, however is already taking a look at a transfer to middleweight. Earlier this week, Muhammad took goal at each Dricus du Plessis and the aforementioned Strickland.
“I believe 185 might be the best weight class [in the UFC],” welterweight champion Belal Muhammad said to Barstool Sports activities earlier this week. “Moreover Khamzat [Chimaev]… Bro, [Sean] Strickland and [Dricus] du Plessis suck.”
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“I like how [Belal Muhammad] acts as if he has a option to ever go as much as 185. The UFC won’t ever let him… The UFC doesn’t even like Belal Muhammad. So what makes him suppose that? He hasn’t even defended his belt as soon as. He’s undoubtedly higher on Twitter than he’s in fights.
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— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) February 18, 2025
UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis reacts to Belal Muhammad’s comments
Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show earlier today, Dricus du Plessis reacted to Belal Muhammad’s recent comments. There, the UFC middleweight champion largely laughed off the idea that he’ll be facing the welterweight anytime soon. ‘Stillknocks’ added that Dana White doesn’t even like Muhammad, so why would he grant him the opportunity to become a two-weight champion?
“Belal Muhammad, I can’t even remember with the way he fights. Has he ever finished anyone?” Dricus du Plessis stated earlier today. “… I like how he acts like he even has a choice if he’ll move up to 185. The UFC will never let him. Like, if he wanted to do that, he’ll have to abandon and give up his belt. He’ll have to vacate and go up to 185, and there’s no way they’ll give him a direct title shot.”
He continued, “There’s no way! The UFC doesn’t even like Belal Muhammad. He hasn’t even defended his belt once! He’s definitely better on Twitter than he is in fights, I have to say that… No [I’m not intrigued by the matchup], that will be unfair. If I struggle Belal it might be unfair. Have you ever seen the dimensions of the person? What’s he going to do?”
What do you make of those feedback from the UFC middleweight champion? Do you wish to see Dricus du Plessis vs. Belal Muhammad?
