Belal Muhammad has a big fight in front of him after beating Colby Covington at UFC Vegas 45. It appears like that could be a huge fight with Colby Covington.

Belal Muhammad has serious beef with Colby Covington and he's not afraid to express his hatred for the former title challenger. The UFC welterweight has a pure hatred for the Oregon native.

“That’s one I’ve literally been calling for, for years. Probably like five years,” Muhammad said when addressing UFC welterweight Covington on MMAFighting. “Even before he got into title contention, rankings, any of that. I’ve always wanted that fight. Just because he’s another guy that a lot of guys didn’t want to fight him because of his style. To me, I think my style is better than his. I think I’m a better version of him. I think I have better grappling, better cardio, and way better striking than him.

“He gave Kamaru a lot of problems with that style,” the UFC welterweight continued. “I think me fighting him, beating him dominantly, a guy that Dana White says would be the champion if Usman wasn’t here. I think would definitely put me over the top and a guy I would just like to punch in the face. Just out of pure hatred for the guy.”

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Belal Muhammad is in a good position to fight someone like Colby Covington next. The UFC welterweight's style matches up well with him.

Colby Covington has yet to address Belal Muhammad and it will be interesting to see if that's a fight he would be interested in. The two UFC welterweights could potentially fight next year depending on how the division looks.