Jon Anik‘s recent tweet has everybody confused. The UFC commentator recently put out a cryptic tweet about the upcoming UFC Manchester event. What was interesting was that he tagged UFC welterweight Belal Muhammad. But why? Will Muhammad headline UFC Manchester?
The UFC is finally returning to the UK once again this July. Jon Anik sent out a tweet confirming that he will be at the event. However, he also tagged Belal Muhammad.
Flight booked for Manchester, England. See you there,@bullyb170.
Jon Anik via X
It has been over a year since Belal Muhammad has fought in the UFC. He was also reportedly training with Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, and others in Dagestan. Muhammad had pushed for a title fight with Leon Edwards for the longest time. He was also the backup fighter for UFC 296 when Edwards defended his title against Colby Covington.
Muhammad has ticked every box necessary to be deserving of a title fight. He has consistently won every fight since 2019 with only one bout with Edwards that was declared a no-contest. Edwards was reportedly offered to fight at UFC 300. However, he did not end up on the card.
Nonetheless, UFC CEO, Dana White had recently teased a massive UFC announcement with Leon Edwards for UK fans coming in days. Hence, there is a very high chance that Belal Muhammad will be fighting Leon Edwards this July at the Co-op Live arena in Machester, United Kingdom.
Fans react to Jon Anik’s cryptic tweet about Belal Muhammad
Netizens were thrilled to see Jon Anik’s tweet about Belal Muhammad and UFC Manchester. ‘Remember the Name’ fans were excited to see that Muhammad is finally returning to the octagon. People went to the comment section to share their reactions to the tweet. Here are some of the reactions from X:
Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad (via CBS Sports)Belal finally getting his rightful shot at the title 🙌🙌
— Jordain 🏴 (@McDainMMA) May 14, 2024
Inb4 Belal is on the weigh in show while Leon fights MVP.
— Brax Moore (@brax_moore_more) May 14, 2024
For a second Jon we thought that said ‘Fight’ 😅
Do you fancy your chances against ‘The Buff man’? 😂
— Against The Fence (@AgainstTheFenc3) May 14, 2024
Is he fighting Darren Till?
— Boogerbeard (@Boogerbeard1) May 14, 2024
Jon …. We’re you meant so tag Belal 👀👀👀 …. Either way man glad to host you in my home city of Manchester 👊 .. just hoped we could hit the bars at night rather than in the morning 😂😂
— 🐺 (@RedWolfMMA) May 14, 2024
Winner Jon vs Belal takes on Punk at the sphere?? 👀👀👀
— Sock (@SockOnDeezLIVE) May 14, 2024
Many are still confused as to who will Belal Muhammad fight at UFC Machester. Did he finally get the title shot? Is he fighting Darren Till who recently expressed aspirations for a UFC title? Belal Muhammad himself reacted to the tweet with a Simpson’s meme. It will be interesting to see what the official announcement for UFC Manchester reads for Remember The Name’s upcoming fight.
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