Islam Makhachev, the reigning UFC lightweight champion, responded when asked if he would seek a bout for the promotion's welterweight title if his teammate Belal Muhammad beats Leon Edwards.
"Uh... Belal is ...
"Uh... Belal is practicing with us. I don't know, bro, I don't know. He and I have the same manager. We'll figure something out. Belal's such a good guy. Against Edwards he will have a terrific fight, because Belal has waited so long for his chance and is training very hard, - said Makhachev in an interview with Weighing In.
Recall that the fight between Muhammad and Edwards will be held as part of UFC 304.
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