Although Belal Muhammad lost the welterweight championship at UFC 315, his performance and reaction may have won him some new admirers.
At UFC 315, Belal Muhammad defended his welterweight title for the first time against Jack Della Maddalena in the main event. Unfortunately, his reign ended that night as he lost a unanimous decision after a tough fight. Following the defeat, Muhammad accepted the outcome without excuses, simply stating on social media that he has “been here before and I`ll be back,” signaling his intent to return.
Before the fight, Muhammad had indicated he would primarily strike with Della Maddalena. While he did attempt nine takedowns, he largely kept the fight on the feet, a strategy that potentially contributed to his loss. However, his willingness to stand and trade punches, combined with his gracious post-fight reaction, appears to have significantly boosted his standing with the fans.
Here`s how fans reacted to Muhammad’s loss and his post-fight statement.
Marcus Blakely 
Wesley Dunham