Khamzat Chimaev Takes Heavy Shots At Belal Muhammad Amid Online Stir!

Rising tensions spark speculation as Chimaev responds to Belal’s online comments with a cryptic jab!

Khamzat Chimaev Takes Heavy Shots At Belal Muhammad Amid Online Stir!

UFC 315 marked a turning point for Belal Muhammad, who lost his welterweight title to Jack Della Maddalena in a five-round battle that left him battered and bruised. Dana White revealed the extent of Muhammad’s injuries – a broken nose, damaged orbital, and a lip sliced from top to bottom.

The fight exposed Muhammad’s limitations, especially after he promised to showcase his striking skills instead of relying on his wrestling prowess. This decision proved costly for him. He landed only three takedowns throughout the entire fight, leaving fans and fellow fighters scratching their heads. The online clash between Khamzat Chimaev and Belal Muhammad is now the latest chapter in the long-standing tradition of MMA drama.

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Khamzat Chimaev Takes Dig At Belal Muhammad Post UFC 315

Khamzat Chimaev couldn’t resist taking shots at his fellow fighter. In a now-deleted social media post, Chimaev simply declared, “He is crying again!.” The comment reignited their simmering feud, which has been brewing for months. When a fan attempted to calm Chimaev down by reminding him they are both Muslim fighters who should support each other, Chimaev delivered an even more scathing response.

“Yes, he call me Muslim brother then he go saying he wants to beat me so should I be nice to you? I like real people not fake if you call my brother you should be my brother. I always support Palestine but I never support fake people.”

Salam Alaikum brother @KChimaev

I know sometimes you guys might not like each other, but us Muslim fans do not appreciate when you guys throw jabs at one another.

You guys both raised awareness about the situation in Palestine. 🇵🇸

Peace and love to both you brothers ❤️. pic.twitter.com/CBzrS0cjkd
— Omer Osman (@OmerOsman200) May 12, 2025

The raw emotion and directness are typical Chimaev. He is a fighter who has never been afraid to speak his mind. Despite the heated exchange, a fight between Chimaev and Muhammad seems unlikely in the near future. Chimaev has moved up to the middleweight division and is set to potentially face Dricus Du Plessis. Meanwhile Muhammad is left contemplating his next move.

The UFC thrives on these personal narratives. Fighters like Chimaev understand that controversy sells, and every heated exchange keeps fans engaged. Muhammad, despite his loss, remains a top-tier fighter capable of bouncing back. His willingness to stand and trade with Della Maddalena, rather than falling back on his wrestling, showed a level of confidence that could serve him well in future fights.

For now, the MMA world will continue to watch this saga unfold. Chimaev’s brutal honesty and Muhammad’s resilience make for compelling storytelling. Whether they will ever face each other in the octagon remains an open question!

(Image Credit: OmerOsman200 – X)

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