Belal Muhammad is undoubtedly one of the most exciting welterweights in the UFC. The fighter has a relentless style and excellent determination in the octagon. Over the years, he has proven himself to be a top contender in the division. His recent performances against tough opponents have been impressive.
Recently, Belal Muhammad has been on a roll, with wins over some of the top names in the division. The names include Sean Brady, Stephen Thompson, and Damien Maia. The only setback that Muhammad faced in his last 9 fights is a no-contest against Leon Edwards due to an accidental eye poke.
Dana White’s plans for Belal Muhammad
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The welterweight division is stacked with exciting fighters and potential title contenders. Fans have been waiting to see who the next title challenger is, and many believe Muhammad deserves that chance.
White on Belal Muhammad not getting the next title shot: "We have plans for Belal. Belal's going to fight again soon and then we're going to find out who's next in line"
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) March 26, 2023
Dana White, the President of the UFC, recently made comments about Belal Muhammad‘s future in the division, stating that they have plans for him and that he will be fighting again soon.
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As per Bronsteter’s tweet, White said, “We have plans for Belal. Belal’s going to fight again soon and then we’re going to find out who’s next in line.” While White did not specify who Muhammad‘s next opponent will be, rumors have been swirling that he will be facing Shavkat Rakhmonov in his next fight.
Who is going to be the next welterweight title contender?
Leon Edwards defended his UFC welterweight championship belt against Kamaru Usman. Just before the fight, White said that Colby Covington will get the next title shot. However, after his win, Edwards said that he is not interested in fighting Covington. The welterweight champ then named Jorge Masvidal as his choice of challenger, assuming that Masvidal wins his next fight. However, nothing is concrete till now.
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Dana White’s recent comments have added Belal Muhammad into the debate. After White’s comments, fans are starting to think that Belal Muhammad can get a title shot soon if he wins his next fight.
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If the rumors are true, a matchup between Muhammad and Rakhmonov would be an exciting one for fans, as both fighters are known for their aggressive styles and determination in the octagon. It would also be a great opportunity for Muhammad to prove himself as a top contender in the division and potentially earn a shot at the title in the near future.