A former UFC welterweight champion has proven curiosity in dealing with prime contender Carlos Prates. Prates is presently using a three-fight knockout streak and has knocked out former UFC champions Leon Edwards and Jack Della Maddalena in back-to-back fights.
Prates is extremely anticipated to challenge 170-pound titleholder Islam Makhachev subsequent, doubtlessly later this 12 months, or earlier than Feb 2027.
In the meantime, a former champion on a three-fight shedding skid has proven curiosity in combating the Brazilian knockout artist.
Belal Muhammad desires to struggle Carlos Prates: “I believe I’ve a great chin”
Throughout a latest sit-down with BedtimeMMA, Belal Muhammad stated that he desires to face Carlos Prates to really feel his “one-punch energy.” Muhammad believes he has a powerful chin and could possibly be a great stylistic matchup for “The Nightmare”. He stated:
“[Carlos] Prates has that one-punch energy. I actually wish to struggle Prates simply to really feel it. I wish to get in there, I wish to really feel what’s bothering these guys. Myself, I believe I’ve a great chin… I like watching Prates struggle. I like watching his fashion, identical to the vitality he brings to struggle week. He’s only a cool dude.”
In the identical interview, “Bear in mind The Title” additionally admitted he has a whole lot of work to do earlier than he can consider a possible struggle with Prates.
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Belal Muhammad, however, has misplaced three fights in a row, as talked about earlier than. He misplaced his welterweight title to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315, earlier than struggling one other defeat to Ian Machado Garry at UFC Qatar later that 12 months. This 12 months, he couldn’t return to profitable methods in opposition to Gabriel Bonfim.
Regardless of the losses, Muhammad has tried to entertain followers by transferring away from his grappling-heavy fashion and interesting in additional stand-up battles.
