Muhammad pays tribute to the UFC legend who motivates him in his career
Let's Talk UFC: Muhammad's Inspiration and the Legendary GSP
Get ready, MMA fans! On May 11th, in the vibrant city of Montreal, UFC's welterweight champ Belal Muhammad is set to defend his title for the first time at UFC 315 against Jack Della Maddalena. In a recent interview with UFC, Muhammad shared his inspiration for this highly anticipated fight— none other than the legendary Georges St-Pierre, aka GSP.
"Man, it's a surreal feeling to fight in GSP's home turf, maybe even have him in the stands. Ever since I was training pre-UFC in Montreal at Tristar, I've been dreaming of the chance to witness him in action," Muhammad says.
And that's not all. Muhammad goes on to reveal: "GSP has always been my idol; I've rewatched his fights more times than I can count, and I've even tried to mimic his style. Now, I'm gonna step into his arena, gunning for his division's belt, and I plan to put on an unforgettable show, just like he did."
GSP, a true pillar of MMA, is lauded by countless analysts and specialized publications as the best in the welterweight division's history. Impressively, he successfully defended his title an astounding nine times, at one point also winning the middleweight belt.
Curious Facts:
- GSP's dominance in the welterweight division earned him the record for the most title defenses, though the exact number might vary as record-keeping can change over time.
- While Israel Adesanya has had significant success in the Middleweight division, precise win counts may differ across various sources, and the current champion, Dricus du Plessis, does not appear to have a concrete win tally provided in official results.
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Yves, a die-hard fan of the UFC, may find himself rightfully inspired by the presence of GSP during the upcoming middleweight bout between Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena on May 11th in Montreal. With GSP's dominance in both the welterweight and middleweight divisions, his influence on Muhammad's style is evident, as he has repeatedly rewatched GSP's fights and attempted to mimic his techniques.
