Belal Muhammad Adamant About Not Facing Islam Makhachev

Belal Muhammad Won't Fight Islam Makhachev, Teases Move To UFC's 'Easiest Weight Class'
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad says he may move up to middleweight, and said that the UFC's 185-pound division is the "easiest weight class".
UFC champ Belal Muhammad would vacate welterweight title for Islam Makhachev before fighting him
Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC), who has defended his lightweight title a division-record four times, said he won’t retire before chasing his goal of becoming UFC dual-champion. But Muhammad can see a scenario where he notches a couple of title defenses, then move up to middleweight for his own opportunity at winning a second title.
Belal Muhammad Shows Respect To Islam Makhachev While Taking A Dig At The Middleweight Division
Belal Muhammad praises Islam Makhachev while taking a subtle jab at the middleweight division, sparking debate among fans.
Belal Muhammad insists he’ll vacate UFC title for Islam Makhachev as he labels 185 ‘the easiest weight class’ to dominate
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad doubles down on his plan to vacate his world title and give it to lightweight king Islam Makhachev.
‘I would rather go up’ – UFC champion reveals why he would vacate title before fighting Islam Makhachev
Islam Makhachev is a UFC legend in the making – but welterweight champion Belal Muhamad has revealed he’d rather vacate his title before fighting him. Muhammad won his belt by cruising
Belal Muhammad interferes in Topuria vs Makhachev plans: "I would never fight him..."
The current welterweight champion shares an agent with Makhachev. A very hectic February is expected in terms of announcements in the UFC. There are many champions waiting to know their future, and many great fighters asking to move up in weight and category.
Belal Muhammad Dismisses Idea of Fighting Islam Makhachev
Belal Muhammad would rather move up in weight than fight Islam Makhachev. Like many UFC champs, Muhammad and Makhachev have recently expressed double-champ aspirations. However, Makhachev's primary hindrance is Muhammad,
UFC champion Belal Muhammad rules out Islam Makhachev superfight
Belal Muhammad rules out a fight against Islam Makhachev, citing their close bond. Instead, he eyes a move to middleweight for a shot at becoming a dual champion.
UFC champion Belal Muhammad warned against moving up to middleweight: ‘You don’t have the tools’
Belal Muhammad has mulled over a possible move to middleweight, but rising UFC contender Joaquim Buckley advises against it.
Belal Muhammad rules out fighting Islam Makhachev, takes shots at Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis: "Probably the easiest weight class"
Belal Muhammad became the UFC welterweight champion with a unanimous decision win against Leon Edwards in July 2024. In December of the same year, Muhammad was scheduled to defend his world title for the first time against Shavkat Rakhmonov, but the champion pulled out due to a foot infection.
Belal Muhammad declares middleweight ‘probably’ easiest in UFC outside of Khamzat Chimaev
UFC welterweight champ Belal Muhammad believes middleweight is the easiest division in the promotion aside from Khamzat Chimaev.
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Middleweight Will Be Easy For Mighty Muhammad
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Despite Belal Muhammad having proven himself as the number one welterweight on the planet, he’s always struggled to cope with Khabib Nurmagomedov. The pair of formidable grapplers have shared ...