UFC champion expresses his plan to face off against Hamzat Chimaev in a future bout.
Let's Talk About That Fight
It looks like the UFC welterweight champ, Belal Muhammad, is ready to take on the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev in the octagon. Muhammad has been vocal about his desire for this matchup, and here's why. As Muhammad bluntly put it, "I'm aiming to knock out everyone I can. I'm focused on fighting the best in the world."
Now, contrary to popular belief, there's no bad blood between the two fighters. Muhammad made it clear that his challenge to Chimaev is strictly about testing himself and proving he can take on and beat the best of the best.
The upcoming fight between these heavyweights is a highly anticipated one. Muhammad is gearing up for his first title defense, scheduled for May 11 in Montreal, Canada, against the Aussie finisher Jack Della Maddalena, who's on a 17-win streak. Muhammad, with a streak of 11 unbeaten fights, became the first to defeat Sean Brady.
While we don't have a confirmed date for the Chimaev bout yet, the rumor mill is churning. Chimaev has been linked to potential fights within the next four months, though nothing has been set in stone[3]. Keep in mind that Chimaev has taken some significant strikes in his UFC fights, having suffered 120 significant strikes over his first five bouts[4], which may impact his readiness for the fight.
In the meantime, Muhammad has hinted at possibly moving up to the middleweight class, which might just align with setting up a fight with Chimaev[5]. With this rivalry heating up on social media, only time will tell if we'll see these UFC stars lock horns in the octagon.
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Bookmakers have started setting odds for the potential mixed-martial-arts match between Belal Muhammad and Khamzat Chimaev, given their upcoming clashes in the UFC. With Muhammad focused on fighting the best in the world and Chimaev's potential fights within the next four months, the sports community eagerly awaits the confirmation of this highly anticipated fight.
