The UFC welterweight division has another title challenger – and his name (remember it) is Belal Muhammad.
Muhammad staked his claim to a shot at gold Saturday night as he soundly defeated Gilbert Burns by unanimous decision in a five-round co-main event at UFC 288 from Prudential Center in Newark N.J. After 25 minutes of a striking clinic, the judges scored the bout 50-45, 49-46, 49-46 for Muhammad, which pushes his unbeaten streak to 10, including one no contest.
Prior to the fight, UFC president Dana White said the winner would secure a title shot against the winner of the upcoming to-be-booked title fight between champion Leon Edwards and Colby Covington. Afterward, Muhammad made it clear that’s exactly what he expects.
