Belal Muhammad's First Interview after UFC 304 with Jason Anik, Jon Anik & Kenny Florian | RTS. 132

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Belal Muhammad explains why his first loss to Leon Edwards fueled his championship victory as his 'all in' moment.

["The episode is a special championship edition of Remember the Show featuring newly crowned UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad.", "Hosts Jon Anik and Kenny Florian interview Muhammad live from London shortly after his title victory over Leon Edwards at UFC 304.", "Muhammad describes feeling unusually relaxed and confident before the fight, knowing the result before entering the cage.", "He rates his performance a 7 out of 10, noting minor mistakes like slips but overall dominance.", "Muhammad explains how his first fight against Edwards, which ended in a no-contest due to an eye poke, served as motivation.", "He emphasizes that this was his only title shot opportunity, calling it his 'Superbowl' moment.", "The champion critiques MMA analysts and fighters like Demetrius Johnson and Kamaru Usman for underestimating his boxing skills.", "Muhammad details his training with coach Horacio Gutierrez, including extensive shadow boxing and technique refinement.", "He credits his team in Chicago for his camp rather than training full-time with Khabib Nurmagomedov's team.", "Muhammad discusses his takedown timing and speed, contrasting his style with Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington.", "He reveals watching Khabib Nurmagomedov's fight against Edson Barboza repeatedly during fight week for mindset inspiration.", "The conversation shifts to future opponents, with Muhammad expressing excitement about defending against Shavkat Rakhmonov.", "He targets a return in November or December, mentioning Madison Square Garden as a potential venue.", "Muhammad reflects on the significance of his victory for Palestinian and Muslim communities worldwide.", "He shares emotional moments, including videos from family members and fans celebrating his win.", "Anik and Florian analyze the fight's entertainment value and historical context within the welterweight division.", "They discuss Muhammad's durability and willingness to fight top contenders like Jack Della Maddalena and Ian Machado Garry.", "The hosts note that Muhammad will likely be an underdog in his first title defense despite being champion.", "The episode concludes with Muhammad's plans to visit family and support teammate Ignacio Bahamondes at the Sphere in September.", "Anik and Florian emphasize Muhammad's champion mindset and journey from taking short-notice fights to becoming undisputed champion."]

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Muhammad breaks down surviving Edwards' body triangle, then turning the fourth round into a tactical refusal to let Edwards settle.

Belal Muhammad's single-episode review locks onto the shift from danger to response. The third round gives it a useful pressure point: Leon Edwards threatening from a body triangle, Muhammad thinking back to the second Usman fight, and the immediate problem of staying clear of…

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