Belal Muhammad predicts Chimaev vs. Costa for vacant LHW title after UFC 322

Belal Muhammad believes that if Khamzat Chimaev defeats Sean Strickland at UFC 322, he will receive a light heavyweight title shot against Paulo Costa. Muhammad specifically used the term "vacant" rather than "interim" when discussing the potential matchup. He may be suggesting that if current champion Carlos Ulberg is sidelined long-term due to injury, the belt could become vacant again. The post presents this scenario as a possibility for the 205-pound division if Chimaev wins his upcoming middleweight bout. Muhammad's prediction connects Chimaev's potential middleweight victory to an immediate jump to light heavyweight for a title opportunity.