The newly crowned UFC welterweight champion, Belal Muhammad has hinted on a potential bout with former champion Kamaru Usman for his first title defence.
Muhammad who dethroned Leon Edwards UFC champion by 48-47, 48-47, and 49-46 showed his eagerness to begin his title defense.
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He already has an idea who he may fight in his first bout as defending UFC champion … telling TMZ Sports it could be all-time welterweight great Usman, or up-and-comer, Shavkat Rakhmonov.
“Any of them, right? Usman, obviously, I think for legacy,” Muhammad said.
“He’s one of the biggest names in the division; he’s under GSP, and I think he’s still got a treat in the tires, even though he lost the close fight to Leon and then the really close fight to Khamzat.
“But, there’s also Usman right there as well. I know he’s on a losing streak, but legacy-wise, he was the guy that Dana White said is better than all the other champions. Dana White said he’s better than GSP.”
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