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 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,

UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad expects to dominate Jack Della Maddalena. Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) makes his first title defense against Della Maddalena (17-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) in the UFC 315 main event May 10 at Bell Centre in Montreal,

UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has had to wait patiently for his first title defense, but now he has one booked – at UFC 315 in Montreal, Canada.

Belal Muhammad exudes confidence before his title defense, claiming he's "better everywhere" than his opponent in all aspects.