Belal Muhammad is feeling confident and excited about his future in the UFC, following his decisive win over Gilbert Burns. Muhammad has moved up in the official rankings, making him next in line for a title shot. However, UFC President Dana White has stated that Colby Covington is up next for champion Leon Edwards.

Muhammad is willing to wait for his opportunity, stating that he will only get better and stronger. He also believes that the championship fight will only be an easier path to victory, whether he faces Covington or Edwards. Muhammad’s rise in the rankings has left previous contenders such as Shavkat Rakhmonov and former champion Kamaru Usman without an immediate opponent.

Muhammad has expressed his belief that Usman deserves another chance, but only after he has had his turn at the title. Finally, Dominick Cruz has raised eyebrows, as he is older than Jeremy Stephens.