Belal Muhammad suggests Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Kamaru Usman for No. 1 contender
In a latest tweet, Muhammad appeared to answer Rakhmonov’s criticism and ducking allegations.
Inactive? Lol I’m nonetheless on trial and Shavkat hasn’t fought since 2023 I suppose Shavkat and usman ought to struggle to search out the actual primary contender pic.twitter.com/7fKYMZsqbl
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 30, 2024
“Inactive? Lol I’m nonetheless on trial and Shavkat hasn’t fought since 2023,” Muhammad tweeted Friday. “I feel Shavkat and [Kamaru] Usman ought to struggle to search out the actual primary contender.”
Muhammad has gone back-and-forth with former titleholder Kamaru Usman in latest weeks. Muhammad’s newest trolling try featured an AI-generated track, which many felt was an try at luring Usman right into a matchup.
Usman hasn’t fought since a middleweight loss to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 final yr. He’s concentrating on his Octagon return for welterweight in opposition to one other prime contender.
As of this writing, Rakhmonov hasn’t responded to Muhammad’s newest feedback. He hasn’t fought since UFC 296 in opposition to Thompson; incomes a second-round submission victory.
A timeline for Muhammad’s first title protection stays unsure, though Rakhmonov is a possible best choice for his subsequent opponent. Within the meantime, the champion appears content material with letting Rakhmonov and Usman determine who ought to be subsequent for a shot on the belt.
