By Fernando Quiles
– December 10, 2023
The UFC has a backup plan for the upcoming fight, and it’s none other than Belal Muhammad who has taken on that role. As an understudy to the main event, Muhammad will be ready to step in if any issues arise with the headliner.
The scheduled main event for UFC 296 is a UFC Welterweight Championship fight between titleholder Leon Edwards and Colby Covington. It certainly isn’t unusual for the UFC to have backup fighters for title bouts. In this case, however, Muhammad believes he’s been chosen because the UFC doesn’t trust Edwards or Covington to make it to fight night.
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Belal Muhammad revealed the news of his backup role for the UFC 296 main event during an interview with MMAJunkie.com. He expressed his belief that the UFC knew he’d be reliable for the emergency fighter spot. Muhammad also shared his dedication to staying in shape, just in case an opportunity like this arises.
Regardless of whether or not he’s needed for UFC 296, most agree that Belal Muhammad is deserving of a UFC Welterweight Championship opportunity.
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