PHOENIX – Belal Muhammad isn’t expecting an easy night at the office at UFC 263 , even if he’s facing a 43-year-old version of Demian Maia. Muhammad (18-3 MMA, 9-3 UFC) gets another big fight opportunity on Saturday when he meets Maia (28-10 MMA, 22-10 UFC) in a welterweight main card matchup at the Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. The bout airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+. Although Maia has mentioned the possibility of retirement around this fight, Muhammad doesn’t view that as a sign of weakness or vulnerability. He knows Maia will want to go out of a high, and for that reason, he expects a very tough fight. The Brazilian is known for his durability in addition to an elite grappling game, and if Muhammad wants the statement victory he wants, he’s got to be on his A-game.
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Belal Muhammad knows Demian Maia won’t ‘fold or break’ at UFC 263 – MMA Junkie