Belal Muhammad has long been friends with fellow Chicago native and WWE superstar CM Punk. The UFC standout and the pro wrestling icon have consistently shown public support for one another.

The win over Muhammad was arguably as close as Della Maddalena could get to a dress rehearsal that could mimic the Makhachev matchup. Della Maddalena said as much on fight night, noting it was a good ...

“You see it in their eyes,” said Belal Muhammad ... It’s been going on so long he’s actually gotten used to it now. “People are still doubting me,” Muhammad said.