The UFC welterweight division is still waiting for its next title fight. UFC 286 saw Leon Edwards convincingly retain his crown against former champion Kamaru Usman. Post the event, the fans have been wanting ‘Rocky’ to face Colby Covington next. ‘Chaos’ is also biting his lips at the prospect of facing Edwards for the UFC welterweight championship.
However, a contender has spoken about how he thinks the welterweight championship will play out. The fans have seemingly blasted him for his opinion on the current scenario.
Belal Muhammad predicts bold outcome for Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington fight
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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s teammate Belal Muhammad has predicted a scenario that he sees happening when Covington faces Edwards for the welterweight championship. ‘Bully’ has claimed that Edwards will pull out from the fight and he will be the one to fight ‘Chaos’. Additionally, he also predicted that he will “finish colby in 2”.
Muhammad said in a tweet, “Leon pulls out a week before the fight I step in and finish colby in 2”.
Leon pulls out a week before the fight I step in and finish colby in 2 https://t.co/GCBMQEBw4I
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 1, 2023
This statement has been the center of attention among UFC fans.
Fans react to Belal Muhammad’s prediction
Fans have trolled the UFC welterweight for voicing his opinion on the potential welterweight championship. The fans did not hold back as they went, all guns blazing against ‘Bully’.
One fan said that he thinks that ‘Bully’ might be intoxicated.
Shrooms or heroin?? I can’t tell what you’re on
— burner account (@W_LMMA) April 1, 2023
Another fan had their take on the welterweight division.
Leon doesn't wanna fight colby but why …..he says colby doesn't deserve to fight for title but if not him then who ….Only belal left who hasn't got shot at title …..but @ColbyCovMMA is the doormen …now where is @KChimaev fits in here
— A̴s̴h̴w̴a̴n̴i̴ ̴T̴h̴e̴ ̴P̴H̴E̴N̴O̴M̴E̴N̴A̴L̴ (@Ashwani2394) April 1, 2023
A Twitter user subtly asked Muhammad to carry out his plan.
Get Leon to agree to it sounds like a plan.
— Gabe Gabbana (@Dansaggin1) April 1, 2023
One fan was of the opinion that ‘Bully’ is making bold claims and forgetting his past fight against ‘Rocky’.
Leon was manhandling you.
— ❤️ ZAK 📺 (@HeartaZak_TV) April 1, 2023
But one fan might take Muhammad’s side on this one.
Ehhh. I think you finish him in round 3.
— Erich Humphres (@KarrickJuice) April 1, 2023
There were some fans trolling the UFC welterweight.
To hear the word finish from from is kinda weird.
— martin (@MartinMMAFan) April 1, 2023
A few sets of fans also bashed ‘Bully’.
If you ever get in Octagon with Colby it’s all over. Colby stops you within three rounds-
— Mike Fox (@mikeyscomeback) April 1, 2023
But some fans are excited for Covington to face Muhammad.
The build up between you and Colby would be fun
— Bob (@Bobbo1986) April 1, 2023
Lastly, a fan absolutely didn’t hold back as they trolled Muhammad. The tweet made fun of the popularity of the UFC welterweight.
Even if he pull out…they will never let you on main card 😂😂😂 You are not even a pre prelims draw 🤣🤣
— Ankit Sharma (@TheNotoriousANK) April 1, 2023
You’re not doing anything and you’re not a draw. This tweet proves that.
— 53RF ☢️☣️ (@_53RF) April 1, 2023
Leon is not gonna fight on the prelims bro
— Cnta (@Cnta75189018) April 1, 2023
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Certainly, ‘Bully’ created polarizing comments from the fans. However, many are against his statement. It is yet to be decided who gets the ultimate title shot against ‘Rocky’.
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