Belal Muhammad predicts Chimaev vs. Costa for vacant light heavyweight title if Khamzat beats Strickland

Belal Muhammad believes that if Khamzat Chimaev defeats Sean Strickland, he will receive a light heavyweight title fight against Paulo Costa. Muhammad specifically used the word "vacant" rather than "interim" when discussing the potential title bout. It's unclear whether this was a mistake or if Muhammad is speculating that Carlos Ulberg's injury might force the belt to be vacated. The prediction suggests a possible scenario where Chimaev moves up to light heavyweight following a middleweight victory. No official confirmation or timeline was provided for this potential matchup.