By Belal Muhammad Celebrates in Manchester
Belal Muhammad became the welterweight champion at UFC 304, winning via unanimous decision. Despite having less in-arena support compared to Leon Edwards, Muhammad’s fans celebrated his victory on the streets of Manchester. They blocked Wilmslow Road in Rusholme, waving Palestinian flags and causing a traffic backlog.
Muhammad Mokaev’s UFC Future in Question
Muhammad Mokaev, despite his undefeated record and recent victory over Manel Kape, will not have his UFC contract renewed. Dana White clarified that the decision was due to Mokaev’s conduct outside the Octagon, including starting brawls, rather than his grappling-heavy fighting style. UFC light heavyweight contender Zac Pauga supported this explanation, suggesting there are more behind-the-scenes issues with Mokaev.
Curtis Blaydes Reflects on UFC 304 Loss
Curtis Blaydes, who lost his interim heavyweight title fight to Tom Aspinall in just one minute, admitted he got overzealous with his striking. Blaydes acknowledged that he deviated from his game plan, which contributed to his quick defeat. He expressed gratitude for his supporters and vowed to learn from the experience.
