Should Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria be the next UFC lightweight title fight? Belal Muhammad doesn't believe it should be.

Belal Muhammad emphasizes loyalty over chasing fights and suggests Ilia Topuria still needs to earn his title shot the hard way.

Rising UFC superstar Ilia Topuria is reportedly set to headline UFC 317 with a lightweight title fight during the ...

Belal Muhammad doesn’t think Ilia Topuria should get an immediate crack at UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.

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Belal Muhammad continues to shut down talk of a fight with Islam Makhachev, firmly denying any chance of the matchup happening.

There’s just way too much respect and loyalty on my end.” As much of a clusterf—k as that seems to generate, Muhammad insists ...

UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad recently chimed in on the much-discussed possible matchup between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria for the UFC lightweight title.

UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has made it clear — he’s not stepping into the Octagon with lightweight king Islam ...

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Former UFC Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has called for a super fight against bitter rival Paddy Pimblett.

The UFC started 2025 dealing with a massive crisis as Islam Makhachev lost his opponent at UFC 311 just days before the event.