Belal Muhammad, the welterweight champion with an 11-fight unbeaten streak, faces Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 on May 10. Originally set to defend against Shavkat Rakhmonov, Muhammad emphasizes his boxing skills over wrestling, asserting he will outbox Maddalena without attempting takedowns. He aims to prove he's the best boxer in the welterweight division, challenging the perception of wrestlers being less proficient in striking. Maddalena is known for his knockout power and comes off a recent victory, making this matchup particularly compelling.
I'm gonna go in there and I'm gonna outbox Jack. I'm not gonna shoot one takedown, and I'm gonna show him the meaning of Canelo hands.
Muhammad is on an 11-fight unbeaten streak since 2019. He won the title with a dominant unanimous decision win over Leon Edwards at UFC 304.
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