Belal Muhammad Claims Islam Makhachev Favors 'Easier Matchup' in Kamaru Usman over Other Top Welterweights

Belal Muhammad claims Islam Makhachev favors 'easier matchup' in Kamaru Usman over other top welterweights

Former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad accused Islam Makhachev of cherry picking opponents ahead of his first title defense.

Belal Muhammad Accuses Islam Makhachev of Dodging Top Contenders for Kamaru Usman Fight

TLDR Belal Muhammad accuses Islam Makhachev of wanting an easier title defense against Kamaru Usman instead of top contenders Muhammad argues Michael Morales deserves the title shot after finishing Sean Brady while undefeated Kamaru Usman is 1-3 in his last four fights with only one victory in three years Muhammad suggests Makhachev and Usman sharing manager Ali Abdelaziz influences the matchmaking push Muhammad wants to fight Usman if he doesn…

Belal Muhammad Accuses Islam Makhachev and Management of 'Planting the Seeds' Toward an 'Easier' Kamaru Usman Matchup

Belal Muhammad is not convinced that the UFC welterweight title picture is unfolding naturally. Following Islam Makhachev’s move to 170 pounds and his championship win over Jack Della Maddalena, discussion has quickly shifted toward who should challenge him next. While the division saw multiple contenders shine on the same card, Muhammad believes the conversation is ...

Former UFC Welterweight Champion Accuses Islam Makhachev's Team of Seeking Easier Path to Kamaru Usman

Islam Makhachev and Kamaru Usman (Image Credits: Imagn) When it comes to the Welterweight division of UFC, no one comes even close to what Islam Makhachev has achieved. However, the fighter also faces allegations of picking fights of his choice and leaving the ones he feels threatened by. Former welterweight division champion Belal Muhammad recently continued with the same allegations. Muhammad pointed out that Michael Morales deserves a shot at…