At first, it was “Keep in mind the Title.” Now, it’s “Keep in mind the Date.”
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has been honored by his hometown metropolis of Chicago with a day in his title. Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson proclaimed Sept. 20 as Belal Muhammad Day throughout a ceremony Friday at Harold Washington Library Middle.
“Proud to congratulate UFC Champion @bullyb170! First Palestinian-American (and @chipubschools grad) from the South Facet of Chicago to win the title,” Johnson wrote on Instagram Tales.
“REMEMBER THE DATE Honored and blessed Chicago we acquired our personal day …love my metropolis,” Muhammad wrote on Instagram.
The respect for Muhammad comes 55 days after turning into the UFC welterweight champion by defeating Leon Edwards within the UFC 304 essential occasion.
The battle was a rematch from their first assembly in March 2021, which resulted in a no contest as a consequence of a second-round eye poke that prevented Muhammad from persevering with. After profitable 5 extra fights towards one of the best competitors accessible, Muhammad lastly acquired his title alternative and made essentially the most of it by profitable a dominant unanimous choice.
Muhammad’s first title protection has not but been scheduled, however since his victory, he’s been having fun with the accomplishment by sharing the second together with his neighborhood.
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