about 2 months ago

Belal Muhammad Avoids Islam Makhachev Question, Focused on Ian Garry Fight

Muhammad sidestepped talk of facing former lightweight champion Makhachev, insisting his focus is solely on #6-ranked Garry. “All we are thinking about is Ian,” he said, adding their upcoming clash on 22 November could determine the next welterweight title challenger. Confident in his standing, ex-champion Muhammad believes a win would secure another shot at UFC gold after losing in May.