Belal Muhammad certainly didn’t hold back in his response to Conor McGregor’s comments. His reference to McGregor’s role in the movie Road House, where he loses to actor Jake Gyllenhaal in the climax scene, was a witty comeback that garnered attention from fans and media alike.
Muhammad’s roast not only highlighted McGregor’s foray into acting but also subtly poked fun at McGregor’s fighting skills, suggesting that if he couldn’t defeat an actor in a movie, he shouldn’t be boasting about other fighters’ performances.
McGregor’s attempt to insert himself into the welterweight title picture has been met with skepticism from some, including Muhammad, who pointed out McGregor’s lack of success against Gyllenhaal in the fictional fight scene.
Regardless of the banter, McGregor’s aspirations for a shot at the welterweight title remain clear. His comments during the Duel Bits Livestream indicate his interest in pursuing the belt should he defeat Michael Chandler at UFC 303. However, his path to the welterweight championship won’t be without challenges, especially with fighters like Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad standing in his way.
