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'An immediate rematch' - MMA fans sends in requests to UFC executives after Belal Muhammad's training clips go viral

Belal Muhammad. Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad had a devastating loss at UFC 315 after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Jack Della Maddalena . Ahead of the bout, the fighter was quite confident about retaining the title, but much to his dismay, the results went against the fighter's prediction. With an impressive pro-MMA record , the fighter had secured the title in his bout against Leon Edwards at UFC 304. Having soaked in the loss, the fighter once again hits back at the gym with a new zeal, which has instigated the fans to call out the UFC executives for arranging a rematch for the fighter . Former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad hits back the gym, aims to bounce back from the devastating UFC 315 loss Belal Muhammad's pro-MMA career boasts an impressive record of 24-4. Before his last defeat and the title loss to Jack Della Maddalena, the fighter didn't have a single loss in the last six years and had defeated contenders like Sean Brady, Leon Edwards, and Gilbert Burns. During his tenure in the UFC, the fighter faced Leon Edwards twice. The first bout between the fighters ended in a no-contest owing to an accidental eye poke, and Muhammad later avenged himself, defeating Edwards in a title run bout. In UFC 315, most of the fans believed that the fighter would retain the title, contrary to what fate had planned for him. Even though the fighter released a statement shortly after the defeat, it is the recent training video of Muhammad that has increased the hype among fans. In a recent clip posted by Championship Rounds on X, the fighter was seen warming up, practising his moves on a boxing bag. Fans immediately vouched for a rematch between Muhammad and JDM. One of them wrote, 'His loss was a fluke was just a bad defensive and wrestling night. He need to train hard af and get an immediate rematch @ufc' Another one wrote, 'Our comeback will be historical best believe that' 'The champ is back. it's the former champ is back.' Also read: UFC color commentator Daniel Cormier voices concern over the recent coach switch by Ilia Topuria ahead of UFC 317 Even though the fighter has started hitting the gym again, however, his next steps within the division are not known yet. While fans pitch for a rematch, dragging in the UFC executives, it is hard to say if the fighter will get any, considering the recent shakeup within the weight division. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.