There’s a new name to discuss in the UFC’s welterweight title picture. Belal Muhammad capped off a big 2021 with a UFC Fight Night 199 decision victory over former title challenger Stephen Thompson , earning rather dominant scores of 30-25, 30-26 and 30-26 in the night’s co-main event. With the result, Muhammad (20-3 MMA, 11-3 UFC) makes a big move from No. 15 all the way to No. 7 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie welterweight rankings, putting him in line for an elite opponent in his next outing.
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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Dec. 21: Belal Muhammad makes big move – MMA Junkie