Belal Muhammad predicts Chimaev vs Costa for vacant LHW 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. Notably, Belal used the word "vacant" rather than "interim" when describing the potential title bout. This could be an error, or he may be suggesting that if Carlos Ulberg is out for an extended period, the belt could become vacant again. The statement raises questions about potential championship scenarios at 205 pounds. Belal's prediction depends entirely on Chimaev first defeating Strickland.