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

Belal Muhammad believes that if Hamzat Chimaev defeats Sean Strickland, Chimaev will receive a light heavyweight title fight against Paulo Costa. Muhammad specifically used the word "vacant" rather than "interim" when discussing the potential title fight. It's unclear whether this was a mistake or if Muhammad is predicting that Carlos Ulberg's championship will become vacant due to a long-term injury. The post notes this prediction is contingent on Chimaev winning his upcoming fight with Strickland. Muhammad's use of "vacant" suggests the possibility of the belt being stripped or relinquished.