
With Colby Covington declared No. 1 contender, Belal Muhammad is eyeing a former champion next.
Muhammad (22-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) wanted Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) on the UFC 286 card in March in London, but was surprised to see Covington weigh in as a backup for the welterweight title fight, then dubbed next in line by Dana White.