NEWARK, N.J. – Belal Muhammad heard the doubters, which made the moment Saturday at UFC 288 that much sweeter.
In the co-main event at Prudential Center, Muhammad (23-3 MMA, 14-3 UFC) defeated Gilbert Burns (22-6 MMA, 15-6 UFC) by unanimous decision. Whether it was because the fans expected a more exciting fight or for some other reason, the boos came afterward. Muhammad heard them and lightheartedly told the New Jersey crowd that they suck to their faces.
Regardless of any haters before, during, or after the fight, Muhammad said he proved something to the rest of the world that he already knew.
