Belal Muhammad predicts Chimaev vs Costa for vacant LHW title if Hamzat wins

Belal Muhammad stated that if Hamzat Chimaev defeats Sean Strickland, he believes Chimaev will receive a light heavyweight title fight against Paulo Costa. Notably, Muhammad used the word "vacant" rather than "interim" when discussing the potential title bout. This could indicate Muhammad believes the title will become vacant if Carlos Ulberg is sidelined long-term from his injury. The comment suggests a potential scenario where Chimaev moves up to light heavyweight following a victory over Strickland. Muhammad's prediction raises questions about the future of the 205-pound division.