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Gilbert Burns vows to finish Belal Muhammad at UFC 288: 'No way he's going 25 minutes with me' Gilbert Burns is seeking a finish of Belal Muhammad at UFC 288 to solidify himself as No. 1 contender.

APRIL 24, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Gilbert Burns vs. Belal Muhammad Set For UFC 288 In May | Fightful News Former UFC welterweight title challenger, Gilbert Burns and top contender, Belal Muhammad, will meet in a five-round bout at UFC 288 next mo...

APRIL 21, 2023 • FIGHTFUL.COM

UFC 288 adds Gilbert Burns vs. Belal Muhammad as short notice five-round co-headliner The UFC has added some needed depth to its May 6 pay-per-view with welterweight contenders Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad set for UFC 288.

APRIL 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Belal Muhammad willing to move up to middleweight to face Khamzat Chimaev if he doesn't get title shot If Belal Muhammad won’t get a UFC welterweight title shot next, he’s open to fun fights at middleweight – including Khamzat Chimaev.

APRIL 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Belal Muhammad willing to move up to middleweight to face Khamzat Chimaev if he doesn't get title shot If Belal Muhammad won’t get a UFC welterweight title shot next, he’s open to fun fights at middleweight – including Khamzat Chimaev.

APRIL 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Belal Muhammad pitches Kamaru Usman as best path to finally getting UFC title shot “Beating a guy like that that the mainstream world knows, the media knows, that’s what I can only think really makes sense.”

APRIL 7, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Belal Muhammad pitches Kamaru Usman as best path to finally getting UFC title shot “Beating a guy like that that the mainstream world knows, the media knows, that’s what I can only think really makes sense.”

APRIL 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Belal Muhammad: 'Emotional' Gilbert Burns will get finished by Jorge Masvidal at UFC 287 UFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad breaks down why Jorge Masvidal has a great chance to not only beat Gilbert Burns at UFC 287 – but...

APRIL 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Belal Muhammad: 'Emotional' Gilbert Burns will get finished by Jorge Masvidal at UFC 287 UFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad breaks down why Jorge Masvidal has a great chance to not only beat Gilbert Burns at UFC 287 – but...

APRIL 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Daniel Cormier: Belal Muhammad deserves UFC title shot most, but 'Colby Covington's name is sexy' UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier says Colby Covington’s name value is why he’s next in line for a title shot.

MARCH 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Daniel Cormier: Belal Muhammad deserves UFC title shot most, but 'Colby Covington's name is sexy' UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier says Colby Covington’s name value is why he’s next in line for a title shot.

MARCH 22, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Ben Askren says Belal Muhammad most deserving of UFC title shot vs. Leon Edwards Based off of recent runs, Ben Askren thinks Belal Muhammad should be next in line for welterweight champion Leon Edwards.

MARCH 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Daniel Cormier says Belal Muhammad needs 'high-profile win' to be taken seriously, suggests Kamaru Usman Daniel Cormier personally believes Belal Muhammad is “easily the most deserving” of a UFC welterweight title shot, but it’s not his call.

MARCH 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Video: Colby Covington's UFC welterweight title shot creates 'really messed-up situation' How come Belal Muhammad isn’t even being mentioned as a UFC welterweight title challenger?

MARCH 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

If not Colby Covington, Belal Muhammad wants backup spot for Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman “If they give me the Colby fight before that, I’ll take it. If not, I’m ready to be the backup.”

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Ali Abdelaziz says UFC tried to book Belal Muhammad, Colby Covington as 'TUF' coaches According to Ali Abdelaziz, the UFC wants to match up Belal Muhammad and Colby Covington and wanted them to coach “The Ultimate Fighter.”

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Belal Muhammad responds to Gilbert Burns: 'You have one ranked win and I have four' Belal Muhammad has an explanation as to why he’s ranked higher than Gilbert Burns.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Gilbert Burns thrilled Neil Magny stepped up for UFC 283, but peeved by Belal Muhammad and rankings Ahead of UFC 283, Gilbert Burns looks forward to his bout vs. Neil Magny and explains his frustrations with Belal Muahmmad.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Gilbert Burns thrilled Neil Magny stepped up for UFC 283, but peeved by Belal Muhammad and rankings Ahead of UFC 283, Gilbert Burns looks forward to his bout vs. Neil Magny and explains his frustrations with Belal Muahmmad.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Gilbert Burns thrilled Neil Magny stepped up for UFC 283, but peeved by Belal Muhammad and rankings Ahead of UFC 283, Gilbert Burns looks forward to his bout vs. Neil Magny and explains his frustrations with Belal Muahmmad.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Neil Magny targets Belal Muhammad fight 'more than 10 years in the making' after UFC 283 Neil Magny still has the utmost desire to become UFC champ, and he’s ready to take the hardest road possible to get there.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Gilbert Burns sets sights on Belal Muhammad, Khamzat Chimaev after Neil Magny at UFC 283 Gilbert Burns has mapped out his path to another title shot, and it starts with UFC 283.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Why Belal Muhammad wants Khamzat Chimaev: 'Nobody thinks Leon Edwards is the best right now' Belal Muhammad’s goal is to capture UFC welterweight gold, but he doesn’t see the current champion as his biggest fight.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Why Belal Muhammad wants Khamzat Chimaev: 'Nobody thinks Leon Edwards is the best right now' Belal Muhammad’s goal is to capture UFC welterweight gold, but he doesn’t see the current champion as his biggest fight.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Paulo Costa calls 'bullsh*t' on Khamzat Chimaev's struggle to find fights; Belal Muhammad chimes in Paulo Costa and Belal Muhammad are calling foul on Khamzat Chimaev’s claim that no one wants to fight him.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • USATODAY.COM