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The UFC welterweight division is still waiting for its next title fight. UFC 286 saw Leon Edwards convincingly retain his crown against former champion Kamaru Usman. Post the event, the fans have been wanting ‘Rocky’ to face Colby Covington next. ‘Chaos’ is also biting his lips at the prospect of facing Edwards for the UFC welterweight championship.

However, a contender has spoken about how he thinks the welterweight championship will play out. The fans have seemingly blasted him for his opinion on the current scenario.

Belal Muhammad predicts bold outcome for Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington fight

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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s teammate Belal Muhammad has predicted a scenario that he sees happening when Covington faces Edwards for the welterweight championship. ‘Bully’ has claimed that Edwards will pull out from the fight and he will be the one to fight ‘Chaos’. Additionally, he also predicted that he will “finish colby in 2”.

Muhammad said in a tweet, “Leon pulls out a week before the fight I step in and finish colby in 2”.

This statement has been the center of attention among UFC fans.

Fans react to Belal Muhammad’s prediction

Fans have trolled the UFC welterweight for voicing his opinion on the potential welterweight championship. The fans did not hold back as they went, all guns blazing against ‘Bully’.

One fan said that he thinks that ‘Bully’ might be intoxicated.

Another fan had their take on the welterweight division.

A Twitter user subtly asked Muhammad to carry out his plan.

One fan was of the opinion that ‘Bully’ is making bold claims and forgetting his past fight against ‘Rocky’.

But one fan might take Muhammad’s side on this one.

There were some fans trolling the UFC welterweight.

A few sets of fans also bashed ‘Bully’.

But some fans are excited for Covington to face Muhammad.

Lastly, a fan absolutely didn’t hold back as they trolled Muhammad. The tweet made fun of the popularity of the UFC welterweight.

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Certainly, ‘Bully’ created polarizing comments from the fans. However, many are against his statement. It is yet to be decided who gets the ultimate title shot against ‘Rocky’.

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What do you think about the potential fight between Covington and Edwards? Let us know in the comments.

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