5 potential opponents for Belal Muhammad after UFC Vegas 51 win

#2. Colby Covington

Colby Covington (pictured) is in the sights of Belal Muhammad.

Do the fans want it? Maybe. Does the UFC want it? Possibly. Does Belal Muhammad want it? Yes, yes he does. After defeating Vicente Luque, 'Remember The Name' not so cordially called for a fight against 'Chaos'.

"...Let me get that big-mouth 'Karen'. Colby Covington was out here calling out '55ers, come fight a real '70 pounder, you coward. I'm a real '70 pounder, I'm winning fights. I'm not Masvidal off two losses, I'm not Woodley off five losses, I'm Bully-B off of sevin wins."

Covington is currently 0-2 against the champion, Kamaru Usman. It's very difficult to book a third fight against Usman when he's lost twice already, but he strengthens his case with every win outside of the title.

While this may not be the fight that most are looking at, it would be a great one in terms of giving the division some structure. The trash talk would be pretty fun to watch, too.

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#1. Gilbert Burns

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Former title-challenger Gilbert Burns is coming off of a loss to Khamzat Chimaev in a bout that held significant implications on who the number one contender of the 170lb division is.

Although Burns took the loss, his stock rose immensely as he was able to take 'Borz' to the judges after dragging him through deep waters. Not one to rest too long, it was straight back to work as he was helping prepare Luque for his fight against none other than Belal Muhammad.

Muhammad keeps winning and fighting up the ranks. Burns has been hot and cold, but this is at the very top of the division. It would be apropos that the two meet next to determine who will move up another notch in the very cramped welterweight top 10.