Gilbert Burns Shows Respect for Belal Muhammad

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In a display of tactical mastery, Belal Muhammad, the Palestinian-American welterweight fighter, earned a decisive victory over Gilbert Burns at UFC 288. Muhammad controlled the octagon with precision, frequently landing his punches and neutralizing Burns over the course of five rounds.

The Unstoppable Streak

With this win, Muhammad has solidified his position as a challenger in the welterweight division. The winner of the upcoming bout between Colby Covington and Leon Edwards will be next in line to face Muhammad for the title.

His impressive record, with nine wins in his last nine appearances, including victories over top fighters like Burns, Sean Brady, Vicente Luque, Stephen Thompson, and Demian Maia, speaks for itself.

A Challenger Not Without Controversy

Despite his impressive streak, Muhammad has yet to gain widespread popularity among MMA fans.

His fighting style, as well as his personality, have been criticized for lacking the flash and charisma that often endear fighters to audiences. Despite this, Muhammad has continued to prove himself in the octagon, earning his title shot through sheer dominance in the ring.

A Show of Respect

Following the match, Burns took to Twitter to show his respect for Muhammad, asking fans to do the same. Muhammad was quick to respond, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to face Burns in the octagon.

The mutual respect between these two warriors serves as a testament to the sportsmanship and camaraderie that exists within the MMA community. "Shoutout to @bullyb170 great win! Wish you nothing but the best, go get the title!

Stop the hate and start to appreciate it! #ufc288" wrote Burns. Burns attached a joint photo with Belal to the post, and two of Burns' sons were also in the photo. Belal Muhammad was quick to respond to Burns' tweet, and the mutual respect between the two warriors is clear.

''Thank you brother it was an honor to share the cage with you," Belal Muhammad's message.

Thankyou brother it was an honor to share the cage with you https://t.co/B0hYn3BwyO — Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 7, 2023

Belal Muhammad's victory at UFC 288 highlights his skill and determination as a fighter.

With his winning streak, he has proven himself as a worthy challenger for the welterweight title, and his showdown with the winner of the Covington vs Edwards bout promises to be a thrilling match.