Belal Muhammad eyes double championship after UFC 312 clashes

UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is targeting a champion-versus-champion bout against middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis after watching Du Plessis dominate Sean Strickland at UFC 312. Muhammad, who holds the welterweight title after his victory over Leon Edwards, expressed confidence in his ability to defeat Du Plessis, even detailing how he believes the fight would unfold on social media. While he is expected to face Shavkat Rakhmonov next, Muhammad's aspirations for a two-division championship remain clear. Du Plessis, fresh off his title defense, is also anticipated to face Khamzat Chimaev, adding intrigue to the middleweight division. The dynamic between Muhammad and Du Plessis has drawn attention, especially with Muhammad's assertion that he could easily become a double champion. The developments following UFC 312 have intensified the competition among champions in the UFC.