Fighting Report
    Fighting Report
    • Trending News
    • Our Writers
    • About Us
    Fighting Report
    Home » Daniel Cormier proposes Belal Muhammad vs. Kamaru Usman fight
    MMA News

    Daniel Cormier proposes Belal Muhammad vs. Kamaru Usman fight

    Streaking contender vs. fading ex-champ
    Danny HowardBy Danny HowardMarch 21, 2023Updated:March 21, 2023No Comments3 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Belal Muhammad is in dire need of a big opponent to score a title shot
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    Daniel Cormier wants to see Belal Muhammad in a title fight, but he has a great plan B for the streaking welterweight.

    On his YouTube show, the former two-division champion suggested that Muhammad’s next fight should come against none other than recently deposed welterweight kingpin Kamaru Usman. Usman has lost back-to-back title fights to Leon Edwards, effectively ending his run as welterweight champion.

    Muhammad saw his shot at Edwards go up in flames when an accidental eye poke led to a no-contest in their 2021 fight. Though Muhammad remains at the top of the division thanks to an eight-fight win streak, he is no closer to a title shot.

    In the meanwhile, Muhammad has doggedly pursued a fight with Colby Covington. Covington has shown no interest in Muhammad and doesn’t have to as he’s likely going to face Edwards for the welterweight title at UFC 290. 

    Though Usman has fallen on hard times, Muhammad might want to take Cormier’s advice and change course.

    Belal Muhammad needs a big win

    Beating Sean Brady should have been enough to get Muhammad a major fight. Unfortunately, he’s still on the sidelines despite being the most deserving fighter in the division for a title shot.

    If he closes the book on Usman as a top contender in a decisive manner, then there’s no reason for him to stay on the fringes while others get a shot at the title. Alternatively, there’s a chance Muhammad could face Shavkat Rakhmonov later this year, pitting two of the division’s top prospects in a pseudo-eliminator bout.

    If there is any hesitation, it has to come from UFC brass who doesn’t think he’s strong enough of a foil for Edwards to carry a promotion. That’s why Covington is getting the rub, and that would be the same reason Jorge Masvidal would get a shot if he beats Gilbert Burns at 287.

    Though the bad blood between Muhammad and Covington is hot enough to main event a card, the UFC is really sweet on Covington. They do say that success is the best form of revenge, so Muhammad can one-up his unwilling rival by hanging a loss on Usman, who twice defeated Covington.

    Considering the nature of Usman’s defeats, Muhammad would be a fine opponent to determine where he stands compared to the rest of the division. There’s equal risk and reward for each fighter in this one, which is all the more reason it should happen.

    Belal Muhammad Colby Covington Kamaru Usman Leon Edwards UFC
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Danny Howard

    Danny Howard has been covering combat sports for 13 years and likes to think he knows what he’s talking about. He has been a featured contributor at FightHype, The Boxing Tribune, The Fight City, and Covers.

    Related Posts

    Alex Pereira: ‘Sean Strickland has a chance.’

    July 27, 2023

    Vicente Luque Cleared to Fight After Surprise Brain Bleed

    July 26, 2023

    UFC News and Notes: Tom Aspinall makes case for Jon Jones fight

    July 25, 2023

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Recent Posts
    • Weekend Recap: Crawford Reigns Supreme in Blowout of Spence
    • Spence, Crawford trade words at final press conference before Saturday’s battle
    • Alex Pereira: ‘Sean Strickland has a chance.’
    • Trainer Freddie Roach Picks Crawford to Beat Spence in a Classic
    • Vicente Luque Cleared to Fight After Surprise Brain Bleed
    • Contact Us
    • Advertisement
    • Join Our Contributor Community
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    © 2025 ThemeSphere. Designed by ThemeSphere.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.