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UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has offered his prediction for Hamzat Chimaev's future if he defeats Sean Strickland. Muhammad believes that a victorious Chimaev would receive a light heavyweight title shot against Paulo Costa for a vacant belt. Belal specifically used the word "vacant" rather than "interim," though the post suggests this may have been a verbal error. The speculation appears connected to the possibility that current champion Carlos Ulberg could be sidelined for an extended period due to injury. Muhammad's comments reflect ongoing discussion about potential cross-divisional championship scenarios. The post questions whether fans find this scenario realistic for the 205-pound division.
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