UFC Welterweight Belal Muhammad is contributing to a grudge rivalry with Leon Edwards- and his latest post on social media involving the 170-pound champion has stirred up the fans.
On Wednesday, Belal shared an edited photo on X. The original photo, shared by Edwards on his Instagram on Christmas, shows him along with his son on the couch, as well as three UFC belts beside him.
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Belal, however, edited his face onto Edwards’ body, and put Edwards’ face on his son’s. He captioned the photo, “this time next year”, implying that he will dethrone “Rocky” and become the new UFC Welterweight champion.
This time next year pic.twitter.com/Qn0n9vVklK
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) December 26, 2023
The fans, for obvious reasons, were in fits as soon as the post went viral, and they stormed the comment section.
Some, did not understand what the post meant.
@Boogerbeard1 wrote, “What uh, What does this mean bro”
“The original pic id him and his son 😂 I guess I should’ve gave context 😂” Belal replied.
What uh
What does this mean bro
— Boogerbeard (@Boogerbeard1) December 26, 2023
Others came up with hilarious responses regarding the post and some even poked fun at Belal himself.
“What you gonna be sleeping with leon by next year? Da f**k?” wrote @TheCaptainOfMMA.
What you gonna be sleeping with leon by next year? Da fuck?
— 🇮🇪 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕮𝖆𝖕𝖙𝖆𝖎𝖓 🇮🇪 (@TheCaptainOfMMA) December 26, 2023
“Why would you be cuddling with Leon though bro !😂” responded @knifeymcstab420.
Why would you be cuddling with Leon though bro !😂
— Old Dirty Bastard (@knifeymcstab420) December 26, 2023
@mmaburning wrote, “Your gonna cuddle Leon on a couch?”
Your gonna cuddle Leon on a couch?
— MMA Burning (@mmaburning) December 26, 2023
@fromcrazyMtns added, “This woulda been way funnier if he just kept Leon’s son there”
This woulda been way funnier if he just kept Leon's son there
— Yaquinta (@fromcrazyMtns) December 26, 2023
“Naah bro Belal why are you cuddling him like that 😭” asked @jeetisnotunique.
Naah bro Belal why are you cuddling him like that 😭
— Jeet (@jeetisnotunique) December 26, 2023
@AjDuxche wrote, “This is pretty gay Belal”
This is pretty gay Belal
— Aj (@AjDuxche) December 27, 2023
@GCUE_MADE wrote, “You want to be Leon’s woman and have him shower you with his belts?”
You want to be Leon’s woman and have him shower you with his belts?
— EA (@GCUE_MADE) December 27, 2023
“I support your relationship goals,” added @Rumblestripss
I support your relationship goals.
— Rumblo (@Rumblestripss) December 26, 2023
@KeeperofReal16 added, “Fantasizing about making Leon your lover isn’t the flex you think it is.”
Fantasizing about making Leon your lover isn't the flex you think it is.
— Reality Check (@KeeperofReal16) December 26, 2023
Belal Muhammad wants title shot in 2024
Currently ranked 2nd in the welterweight division, “Remember the Name” has been calling for a title shot for quite some time, even alleging that he was promised a title shot. And with Edwards defeating Colby Covington at UFC 296, Belal took one more jab at the champion.
“You moron, I’m at the top of the line. There is no line—I am the line. Are you dumb when you say that type of thing? I’m on a 10 fight streak. I have more ranked wins than you,” he stated.
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