UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad says he may move up to middleweight, and said that the UFC's 185-pound division is the "easiest weight class".

Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC), who has defended his lightweight title a division-record four times, said he won’t retire before chasing his goal of becoming UFC dual-champion. But Muhammad can see a scenario where he notches a couple of title defenses, then move up to middleweight for his own opportunity at winning a second title.

Belal Muhammad has mulled over a possible move to middleweight, but rising UFC contender Joaquim Buckley advises against it.

UFC welterweight champ Belal Muhammad believes middleweight is the easiest division in the promotion aside from Khamzat Chimaev.

UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad knows what it’s like to go through a training camp during Ramadan. Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) most recently trained through Ramadan for a fight when he took on Gilbert Burns at UFC 288 in May 2023. He won the five-round fight by unanimous decision to become No. 1 contender.

Belal Muhammad on Locking Horns with Makhachev . In a recent podcast, the welterweight champion took the time to explain why he isn’t interested in fighting Makhachev. “I woul

Belal Muhammad would rather move up in weight than fight Islam Makhachev. Like many UFC champs, Muhammad and Makhachev have recently expressed double-champ aspirations. However, Makhachev's primary hindrance is Muhammad,

Belal Muhammad praises Islam Makhachev while taking a subtle jab at the middleweight division, sparking debate among fans.