Life in the UFC can be brutal, especially when a fighter has tasted championship gold only to have it ripped away. Belal Muhammad learned this harsh lesson the hard way at UFC 315. The Palestinian-American fighter had finally reached the mountaintop after years of grinding through the welterweight division. His victory over Leon Edwards at UFC 304 felt like destiny fulfilling itself. But championship reigns can be fragile things in mixed martial arts, and Muhammad discovered just how quickly fortunes can change.<\/p>
Jack Della Maddalena became the wrench in Muhammad’s plans at UFC<\/a> 315. The Australian welterweight pulled off what many considered an upset, taking the belt via unanimous decision. Muhammad’s reign lasted just a few months, but losing the title doesn’t mean his story ends there. The former champion now finds himself in familiar territory – having to climb back up the ladder. Muhammad’s journey back to the top is about to get interesting, and it looks like the UFC has found him the perfect opponent to restart his title chase.<\/p>