Every episode of the UFC Countdown series before a big PPV card tends to follow a similar format of following the headlining fighters during their fight camps.
In the case of UFC 304’s video, Belal Muhammad’s segment has the usual clips of him training, with parts about his team and journey to getting a shot at the welterweight title.
One aspect gave fans a bit more of a glimpse into Muhammad as a person and how he tries to use what he has earned to benefit those that are less fortunate.
The #2-ranked welterweight has made his feelings very clear about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine but he isn’t just trying to spread a message.
Muhammad took actions into his own hands to try and help where possible when he flew a young boy out of Gaza to come and stay with him after his house was destroyed in the war.
Two-year-old Jood Ahmad Damo has been living out in Chicago for around six months now, and walks with a limp after his knee cap was broken and he needed surgery.
The boy is shown in the Countdown episode living a happy life away from conflict as Muhammad gets emotional speaking about how there are so many others that aren’t receiving this same kind of help and support.
MMA Fans React To Belal Muhammad Getting Emotional In UFC 304 Countdown Episode
Ahead of his clash with Leon Edwards at UFC 304 this weekend, this video shows a side to Muhammad that some fans may have not seen in the past.
A shortened compilation video was put out on social media and was sure to grab some attention.
Fans reacted to the video, which is impossible to watch without feeling something.
“Please delete I don’t want to like him”
“I’ve seen enough now. Muhammad gets in done inside two.”
“Belal is a good guy man.”
“Belal is a very likeable guy when he’s not talking about MMA, any fighters, himself and any of his opponents”
“W BELAL!! most people don’t see this side of him”
“I apologize for ever hating this guy. who is cutting onions?”
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