Tomorrow, Belal Muhammad will enter the octagon for the first time in seven months to face Gilbert Burns in a welterweight bout. However, Remember The Name nearly upset a good number of MMA fans yesterday during the ceremonial weigh-in by imitating former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
The fourth-ranked fighter in the division of the division, Belal Muhammad, will square off against the fifth-ranked fighter of the division, Gilbert Burns, in the co-main event of UFC 288 tomorrow at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
How did fans react to Belal Muhammad mimicking Khabib Nurmagomedov?
Many fans of The Eagle and mixed martial arts fans in general shared their reaction at Belal copying Khabib’s style. A user said, “Walmart version of Khabib.”
“Belal wonders why he has no fans, bro. Whoever wins between him and Burns deserves the title shot. But fuck me if it’s Belal that’s gonna be the worst presser imagine Leon Vs Belal.” another user commented.
Mans thinks he's Khabib 😭 pic.twitter.com/sVbV8wiFZp
— UFCStats💭 (@TheUFCStats) May 5, 2023
Kamal Dehna thinks it only makes sense why Belal doesn’t have a lot of fans in the UFC as he said,” It’s weird to see so many haters on this guy for no reason? Remember the name”
“He’s lived in America longer than Gilbert why is he saying that to his own country’s fans,” said Albert.
Another user expressed his annoyance at Belal and can’t wait to see Durinho beating him tomorrow as he said, “Can’t wait to see scuffed DJ Khaled lose tomorrow to the goat Burns”
Belal Muhammad wants his respect. pic.twitter.com/NR95eaLckz
— MMA On Point (@OnPointMMA) May 5, 2023
Alien is also annoyed at what Belal did during the press conference and is hoping that the American fighter loses as she said, “Let’s just hope he lose and go back to the prelims where he belongs.”
“This so embarrassing why would he try and imitate Khabib like that ??? The accent too??” another user expressed.
“Lol funny cus he doesn’t even thi jnhes khabib he thinks he’s Gilbert. He literally just copied what Gilbert said.” said a user.
Giovanna Lewis, however, was rooting for Remember The Name until this happened. Now he changed his support as it seems as he commented, “Was cheering for Belal until the New Jersey slander smh. Lets go dilbert.”
“Belal Muhammad. He’s horrible to watch. He’s a bad commentator, can’t sell a fight. That’s why he can’t get a title fight.”Neo commented.
Belal Muhammad fight week has arrived 😤😤 #UFC288 pic.twitter.com/NMASvRt7D6
— AWUREDO (@AOUREDOO) May 1, 2023
Who do you think will emerge victorious tomorrow in the super exciting welterweight fight? Share your thoughts and predictions with us in the comment section.
