UFC commentator Jon Anik has defended Belal Muhammad towards allegations of the champion ducking contenders.
Belal Muhammad is the UFC welterweight champion. He was capable of earn that crown by defeating Leon Edwards in a fairly one-sided collision again at UFC 304 in Manchester. Now, he’s capable of wait and see who is obtainable to him by the promotion. The main contender is Shavkat Rakhmonov, who has been capable of tear via just about everybody within the division that he’s confronted.
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In equal measure, Muhammad seems to be focused on squaring off with former champion Kamaru Usman. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ has misplaced his final three, however it could definitely function one thing of a legacy battle for Belal to kickstart his reign.
Many really feel as if Muhammad is selecting to duck Rakhmonov within the hope of touchdown a extra “winnable” battle. Jon Anik, although, isn’t a type of individuals.
1) For his legacy, by no means shocking Belal Muhammad would need the prospect to defend his title towards one of many all-time welterweight greats in Kamaru Usman however the notion he’s someway attempting to sidestep Shavkat Rakhmonov is straight faux information.
— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) September 4, 2024
2) Shavkat Rakhmonov is 18-0 w/ 18 finishes. 6-0 within the UFC. Whether or not he has the No. 3 or No. 1 rating issues not. Most of us see him because the largely unquestioned, rightful, subsequent title challenger. And I feel the UFC concurs! However the champion ain’t the f*cking drawback. Belief.
— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) September 4, 2024
