At UFC 310, Belal Muhammad, the welterweight champion, found himself in an awkward situation when security delayed his entrance to the cage, failing to recognize his champion status. This incident, amplified by Joe Rogan, caught the attention of Conor McGregor, who quickly mocked Muhammad.
Awkward Delay Before Entering the Cage
After Shavkat Rakhmonov‘s victory over Ian Machado Garry in the co-main event, Belal Muhammad was called to enter the cage to face his future opponent. However, UFC security delayed his entrance, failing to recognize the champion, which led Joe Rogan to sarcastically remark: “Security doesn’t even know he’s the world champion.”
Although Muhammad eventually made it into the cage, the confrontation with Shavkat Rakhmonov felt somewhat overshadowed, especially due to the language barrier between the fighters. This incident quickly spread on social media and became the subject of jokes among many fans.
McGregor Attacks Muhammad
Conor McGregor didn’t miss the opportunity to comment on the situation. On X (formerly Twitter), McGregor posted a provocative message attacking Muhammad: “Even security doesn’t know who he is. Unbelievable for someone supposedly called a champion. Rakhmonov is going to destroy him.”
This comment reflects the view of some fans who believe Muhammad lacks the fame and charisma expected of a champion, especially against an opponent like Rakhmonov.
High-Stakes Showdown
Despite this incident, the fight between Belal Muhammad and Shavkat Rakhmonov remains a high-stakes battle. With Rakhmonov’s perfect record (19-0) and Muhammad’s impressive win streak, this fight could redefine the welterweight hierarchy.
Will Belal Muhammad prove he is the true champion against a fierce opponent like Rakhmonov?
