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.

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".

Belal Muhammad will show up for his first title defense on 10th May at UFC 315 against the top contender Jack Della Maddalena, who was previously scheduled to fight Leon Edwards in March. What's interesting about his fight is Maddalena’s unbeaten UFC record,

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,