Belal Muhammad stopped by the Fight Back podcast studio in Vegas to talk about his recent fights, his heritage, what's happening in Palestine, pressures of being a fighter, his faith, mental prep, and much more.

Belal Muhammad (born July 9, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Welterweight Champion. He is currently #5 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.

00:00 Intro

01:52 The Importance of Wrestling in MMA

02:46 Dealing with Injuries and Setbacks

04:55 Analyzing Recent Fights

07:24 Palestinian Heritage and UFC Bias

08:52 Humanitarian Crisis in Palestine

24:15 The Role of Religion and Faith

32:56 Training and Brotherhood in MMA

36:31 Reflecting on a Superstar's Legacy

36:51 Jon Jones and the Fear of Aspinall

38:16 The Importance of Wrestling in MMA

40:48 Mental Challenges and Fight Week

41:45 The Pressure of Being a Fighter

53:32 Training and Discipline During Ramadan

55:07 The Role of Faith and Prayer in Fighting

59:01 The Importance of Continuous Improvement

01:06:43 The Value of Diverse Training Partners

01:08:35 Defensive Strategies in MMA

01:09:23 Training and Game Planning

01:10:46 The Importance of Sparring

01:12:09 Mental Preparation and Fight Week

01:19:40 Conor McGregor's Downfall

01:24:29 Social Media and Promotion in MMA

01:26:53 Controversial Opinions and Feuds

01:36:45 Final Thoughts, Social Media, Wrap Up