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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 is unclear whether Muhammad misspoke or if he is predicting that Carlos Ulberg's injury might lead to the belt being vacated. Muhammad's prediction assumes Chimaev would move up to the 205-pound division. The scenario remains speculative based on the outcome of the Chimaev-Strickland fight.
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