In a surprising turn of events, UFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad is set to step into the grappling arena just one day before UFC 294. Muhammad, who is currently awaiting a welterweight title shot, will test his skills in a professional grappling match against former UAE Warriors champion Tarek Suleiman. This event is scheduled to take place on October 20th as part of ADXC 1, and it promises to be an electrifying showdown for fight fans.
The matchup between Belal Muhammad and Tarek Suleiman will be contested in the middleweight division without the use of traditional gi attire, making it a no-gi bout. This bout will also hold the prestigious position of co-main event at the Mubadala Arena, setting the stage for an intense showdown between two highly skilled athletes.
ADXC 1, the event where this grappling spectacle will unfold, is not short of excitement either. The headline fight for the night features a welterweight clash between former WEC and UFC champion Benson Henderson and Neiman Gracie, a former Bellator title challenger. This ensures that fight fans will be treated to a night filled with thrilling action both in the grappling and MMA realms.
Belal Muhammad, who has been on an impressive 10-fight winning streak, is coming off a dominant victory over former title challenger Gilbert Burns at UFC 288 in May. Despite securing a title shot with this victory, Muhammad must patiently wait for the welterweight champion, Leon Edwards, to defend his belt against Colby Covington before getting his long-awaited opportunity to compete for the championship.
