Belal Muhammad Takes a Jab at Kamaru Usman as ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ Prepares for Potential Title Clash

The UFC welterweight division is heating up with a brewing rivalry between current champion Belal Muhammad and former champion Kamaru Usman. The tension between the two fighters has been palpable, especially on social media, where Muhammad recently took a playful jab at Usman.

The Social Media Exchange Between Belal Muhammad and Kamaru Usman

Belal Muhammad, known for his sharp wit and social media presence, recently trolled Kamaru Usman on X (formerly Twitter). The exchange began when a video of Usman shadowboxing was posted, hinting at his preparation for a potential title fight against Muhammad. Muhammad retweeted the video with a cheeky comment, suggesting that Usman might need more than just training to reclaim the title.

He’s gonna need more gear than that https://t.co/8pOJckTFT9
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 22, 2024

This isn’t the first time the two have exchanged barbs online. Their back-and-forth banter has kept fans entertained and speculating about a possible showdown in the octagon. Usman, who has been on a three-fight losing streak, remains a formidable opponent with a history of five successful title defenses during his reign as champion.

Road to UFC 310

Belal Muhammad, who claimed the welterweight title with a dominant performance against Leon Edwards at UFC 304, is already eyeing his first title defense. He has expressed a desire to fight on the UFC 310 card in December, which is also rumored to feature a re-booking of the Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler match Muhammad has mentioned Usman as a potential opponent for this event, despite Usman’s recent struggles. Another possible contender is Shavkat Rakhmonov, an undefeated fighter with a perfect finishing rate in the UFC.

For Muhammad, a fight against Usman would be a chance to solidify his status as the welterweight champion. For Usman, it represents an opportunity to reclaim his former glory and prove that he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level.