Kamaru Usman: Belal Muhammad snubs Nigerian Nightmare for Shavkat Rakhmonov

Recently, there has been back-and-forth between Belal Muhammad and Kamaru Usman through interviews and social media posts.

Muhammad recently stated, in an appearance on the podcast "The Nigerian Nightmare," that he had broken down Usman.

At UFC 304, Muhammad won the welterweight title by unanimous decision over Leon Edwards.

He and Usman have been exchanging jabs on the internet since his title win as the latter pushes for a shot at the crown.

Muhammaed discussed how the fight has changed after winning the title in a recent interview with Kevin Iole.

He was called out by Usman, the former champion, and unbeaten opponent Shavkat Rakhmonov.

At UFC 304, Muhammad won the welterweight title by unanimous decision over Leon Edwards.

They have been exchanging jabs on the internet since Usman's title win as he gets ready to defend his title.

Following his victory at UFC 304, Belal Muhammad announced that Kamaru Usman and Shavkat Rakhmonov would be his possible challengers for his first title defense.

In the same interview, Muhammad, however, disregarded Usman, citing his three-fight losing record, and stated that he would want to face Rakhmonov next.