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Country Rap Superstar Jelly Roll Sends Wild Message to Champ Ahead of UFC 315
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UFC 315 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated cards of the summer, boasting a lineup that blends rising stars with seasoned contenders. But it’s the main event that has everyone talking — a welterweight title bout between Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena that carries major implications for the future of two divisions. With both fighters under intense pressure to deliver, the spotlight is now brighter than ever. And just days out from the event, one champion got a call that might add fuel to his already burning fire.

As Muhammad prepares to defend his belt against the surging Della Maddalena, he received a surprise FaceTime call from none other than country rap superstar Jelly Roll. The moment, captured by the UFC and shared by Red Corner MMA, showed Jelly Roll going all-in on support. ‘My soul is now counting on Bully B, baby, to take this m*********r to the f*** grave — down at three Canelo hands,’ he said passionately. He followed up with, ‘I put my money where my boy Belal told me to put it baby!’ A visibly hyped Muhammad exhaled and responded, ‘That just hyped me up!’

Jelly Roll’s UFC fandom isn’t a new development. The Nashville native has appeared at multiple UFC events, frequently posts fight reactions online. His gritty, blue-collar persona has made him a natural fit with the UFC crowd.

As if Muhammad needed more motivation, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Dana White has publicly stated how crucial the UFC 315 main event is for the promotion’s trajectory. A win for Muhammad could potentially set up one of the biggest superfights in recent memory — a blockbuster showdown between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev. But before that can happen, Belal has to handle business, with a little country fire now burning in his corner.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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