Belal rules out McGregor as next challenger if he becomes champion and names ‘deserving’ opponent

Confident that he will become the new welterweight king, Palestinian claims that no one will 'skip the line' in his UFC reign

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Belal Muhammad | in victory in Ultimate (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

In the face of rumors about Belal Muhammad | to become the next challenger for the welterweight title (up to 77,1 kg.), the Palestinian has already anticipated and declared his plans if he defeats Leon edwards and become the new category champion. aware that Conor McGregor will return soon, the athlete ruled out favoring the Irishman with a possible title fight and named the ideal opponent for his hypothetical first defense of the throne.

“Conor, you know, he's the king of teasing. He knows he's in charge now, so whatever he says will happen (…) Bully (Belal) doesn't let anyone jump the queue. Shavkat will arrive next. We’re here to make a legacy, we’re breaking all these guys,” Belal said on his podcast.

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In an announcement made on social media, Conor McGregor stated that he will perform on June 29, during International Fight Week. According to the Irishman, the fight will take place at middleweight (up to 77,1kg) against Michael chandler. Despite the statement, Ultimate has not commented on the confrontation so far.

Shavkat Rakhmonov fits completion in Geoff neal. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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Moreover, Belal Muhammad | He lives with the expectation of becoming the next title challenger after fighting nine fights without being defeated. In 2021, the athlete faced Leon edwards and the confrontation ended without result due to an illegal finger strike by the Englishman in the Palestinian's eye.

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