Kamaru Usman thinks UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is nearing Colby Covington territory with his trash talk. That’s quite the statement from former champion Usman (20-4 MMA, 15-3 UFC), considering that Covington has gone after his father’s troubled past in the build-up of their title fights. Usman was pointing to Muhammad’s dig at UFC 315 opponent Jack Della Maddalena. “Just when I was gonna donate to your fundraiser so your coaches can come …enjoy spirit airlines.” Just when I was gonna donate to your fundraiser so your coaches can come …enjoy spirit airlines https://t.co/yHsnyNFg01 — Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 1, 2025 Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) is referring to the rumor that emerged about Della Maddalena needing a fundraiser to fly the rest of his coaching staff to Montreal, Quebec, Canada for his title fight on May 10. That rumor was later debunked as a misunderstanding. Either way, Usman was critical of Muhammad’s way with words.
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Kamaru Usman: Belal Muhammad’s trash talk ‘not far’ from Colby Covington’s – MMA Junkie