Belal Muhammad was eagerly waiting for his turn to challenge the reigning welterweight champion, Leon Edwards, after Kamaru Usman. However, to his surprise, Dana White had different plans up his sleeve that left him in shock. The UFC president has firmly made up his mind and has locked in Colby Covington as the next fighter to get the title shot against ‘Rocky’. Despite the fact that many anticipated the Chicago native to get the title shot, it’s ‘Chaos’ all the way now for the championship. This decision didn’t go very well with the fight fans, too. But that’s what’s happening in the end.

Covington seems to have left an impression on the UFC president with his trash-talking skills and brash attitude. Wherein Muhammad, understandably disappointed, recently took a shot at White, stating that he needs to stop lying just to get Covington the big fight, regardless of what’s fair.

Belal Muhammad wants Dana White to stop justifying his decision

Belal Muhammad is still reeling from the disappointment of being denied a shot at Leon Edwards for the welterweight title. During his appearance at the UFC 287 backstage interview, the fighter was asked about whether he was asked to be the backup fighter for Edwards vs. Usman. To which Muhammad replied, “Literally I was asking for that role. I am walking around at 185. I could’ve made weight at Thursday, to go down there and make weight.”

Muhammad went on to express his displeasure with Dana White justifying his Colby Covington decision, stating,“Like Dana says that, ‘Oh man, he[Colby Covington] was the only one that was willing to do it.'” I’m like, don’t lie on the situation. I get [it] you wanted to put him in the title fight for his third time, obviously there’s reason for it. But don’t sit there and make up lies like, ‘Oh man, he deserves it, he’s earned it, he’s number 2’, and blah blah blah. He is 2-2 in his last 4 fights. He didn’t earn it, he didn’t deserve it. I’m the rightful owner of that spot.”

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While venting out his frustration, Belal revealed another interesting detail about the last London-based UFC event.

Belal vs. Covington was scheduled for UFC 286?

Later during the interview, Belal Muhammad revealed that he was supposed to fight the next welterweight title challenger Colby Covington back in London at UFC 286. However, the fight kept getting turned down repeatedly. Muhammad stated, “I thought I was gonna fight Colby in London. They just kept turning it down, turning it down. And then all of the sudden his name pops up so, I’m definitely surprised.”

Despite the disappointment, the 34-year-old fighter is keeping his head high and awaiting his next challenge. He’s not taking on anyone other than the top guys next, as he’s ready to prove himself and earn his shot at the title.

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