Belal Muhammad is set to defend his welterweight title at UFC 315, while Khamzat Chimaev has called him a "pony," teasing a potential future matchup. Following this, Muhammad hinted at moving up to middleweight, leading to speculation about their confrontation. Chimaev has previously struggled with weight cuts in welterweight but has found success at middleweight, recently defeating Kamaru Usman and Robert Whittaker. This shift could affect lightweight champion Islam Makhachev's plans as well, as it opens up opportunities in the welterweight division, including for former featherweight champ Ilia Topuria.
Khamzat Chimaev's recent jibe at Belal Muhammad hints at a potential welterweight title matchup, as both fighters are teasing a future confrontation.
Belal Muhammad's planned move to middleweight could open avenues for Islam Makhachev's welterweight ambitions while highlighting strategic shifts among top fighters.
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