Daniel Cormier thinks Belal Muhammad and Kamaru Usman ’s trash talk could lead to them fighting. Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) dethroned Leon Edwards to become welterweight champion at UFC 304 in July. He has since welcomed Shavkat Rakhmonov as a potential first title defense, and has traded barbs with former champion Usman (20-4 MMA, 15-3 UFC). However, considering that Usman has dropped three straight, a title shot is likely a tough sell. Not in Cormier’s mind though, as the former UFC dual-champion pointed to past examples where bad blood resulted in unwarranted title opportunities. “This is one of those situations where Belal Muhammad is doing exactly what you’d expect from new champions, but you’ve got to be careful unless that’s exactly what you want,” Cormier said on his YouTube channel
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Daniel Cormier: Belal Muhammad ‘might have to fight Kamaru Usman’ if they keep chirping – MMA Junkie