Belal Muhammad predicts Chimaev would get light heavyweight title shot vs Costa

UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad believes that if Hamzat Chimaev defeats Sean Strickland, Chimaev will receive a light heavyweight title fight against Paulo Costa. Notably, Muhammad used the term 'vacant' rather than 'interim' when discussing the potential title bout. This could suggest he believes Carlos Ulberg's injury might lead to the belt being vacated, or it may have been a mistake in his phrasing. The speculation comes amid uncertainty about the light heavyweight division's immediate future.