Belal Muhammad on Faith, Palestine, and the UFC - Fight Back Ep. 32

Belal Muhammad stopped by the Fight Back podcast studio in Vegas to talk about his recent fights, his heritage, what's happening in Palestine, pressures of being a fighter, his faith, mental prep, and much more.

Belal Muhammad (born July 9, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Welterweight Champion. He is currently #5 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.

00:00 Intro
01:52 The Importance of Wrestling in MMA
02:46 Dealing with Injuries and Setbacks
04:55 Analyzing Recent Fights
07:24 Palestinian Heritage and UFC Bias
08:52 Humanitarian Crisis in Palestine
24:15 The Role of Religion and Faith
32:56 Training and Brotherhood in MMA
36:31 Reflecting on a Superstar's Legacy
36:51 Jon Jones and the Fear of Aspinall
38:16 The Importance of Wrestling in MMA
40:48 Mental Challenges and Fight Week
41:45 The Pressure of Being a Fighter
53:32 Training and Discipline During Ramadan
55:07 The Role of Faith and Prayer in Fighting
59:01 The Importance of Continuous Improvement
01:06:43 The Value of Diverse Training Partners
01:08:35 Defensive Strategies in MMA
01:09:23 Training and Game Planning
01:10:46 The Importance of Sparring
01:12:09 Mental Preparation and Fight Week
01:19:40 Conor McGregor's Downfall
01:24:29 Social Media and Promotion in MMA
01:26:53 Controversial Opinions and Feuds
01:36:45 Final Thoughts, Social Media, Wrap Up