Usman & Muhammad Podcast Dispute: Regret & Fallout
- A scheduled podcast appearance featuring Kamaru Usman and Belal Muhammad took an unexpected turn when a discussion about championship status led to a physical confrontation.
- usman addressed the incident, stating that Muhammad's remarks about being champion where "distasteful." The two fighters attempted to resolve their differences during the podcast recording, but the situation...
- Muhammad offered his perspective, suggesting that Usman struggled to accept the shift in power following Muhammad's championship win.
Kamaru Usman and Belal Muhammad’s podcast appearance turned into a heated exchange, culminating in a physical altercation. The core of the issue? Disagreements over championship status. The fighters couldn’t resolve their tensions even in front of the cameras. Usman expressed regret over the outburst, while Muhammad pointed to Usman’s difficulty in accepting a shift in power. this incident,confirmed by Henry Cejudo,has added fuel to the fire of an already tense rivalry in the UFC welterweight division. News Directory 3 follows the developments in the world of sports closely. Although a fight is now unlikely, what impact will this have on their careers? Discover what’s next.
Kamaru Usman, Belal muhammad Had Physical Altercation on Podcast
Updated June 12, 2025
A scheduled podcast appearance featuring Kamaru Usman and Belal Muhammad took an unexpected turn when a discussion about championship status led to a physical confrontation. Henry Cejudo, usman’s podcast co-host, confirmed the incident, noting that the episode never aired due to the altercation.
usman addressed the incident, stating that Muhammad’s remarks about being champion where “distasteful.” The two fighters attempted to resolve their differences during the podcast recording, but the situation quickly escalated. According to Cejudo, Usman initiated the physical exchange after a heated exchange of words.
Muhammad offered his perspective, suggesting that Usman struggled to accept the shift in power following Muhammad’s championship win. Muhammad said Usman couldn’t accept that he was no longer the champion.
“Kamaru said it’s on sight, and belal said, ‘Well, it’s on sight, what’s up?’ And then Kamaru gets up… So legit, there was a scuffle there, dude. I was in the middle. I had a f—ing sprained ankle.”
Henry Cejudo on the “JAXXON Podcast”
The situation required intervention from the production crew, who separated the fighters. Usman had hoped to face Muhammad in the Octagon, but Muhammad’s subsequent loss of the welterweight title altered those plans. Usman expressed disappointment that the fight never materialized.
“it’s unfortunate that he lost the title because that would have been a great fight between me and Muhammad.It is what it is. We move on.”
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What’s next
while a potential Usman-Muhammad fight is now unlikely in the immediate future, both fighters continue to pursue their careers in the UFC welterweight division. The incident highlights the intense rivalries and emotions that can arise when fighters compete for championship titles.