Belal Muhammad would have contemplated retirement if he failed to capture the UFC welterweight title. It took Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) a 10-fight unbeaten streak to earn his first UFC title shot. He dethroned Leon Edwards in an upset win at UFC 304 to become welterweight champion. Muhammad was promised a title shot after defeating Gilbert Burns at UFC 288 . However, the UFC opted to give Colby Covington the opportunity instead at UFC 296, making Muhammad wonder how long he would have to wait before earning his. It was also revealed that Edwards was offered Islam Makhachev, Khamzat Chimaev and Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 300, but all three turned it down due to observing Ramadan
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Belal Muhammad reveals he might’ve retired if he lost to Leon Edwards at UFC 304 – MMA Junkie