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Ex-Champ Belal Muhammad Open to Mike Malott Fight

Just days after UFC Edmonton, where Canada’s own Mike Malott knocked out Joaquin Buckley with a knee in highlight reel fashion, a former welterweight champion has offered to fight the rising star. Malott turned a lot of heads with his…

By Jay Anderson · Cageside Press

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 10:05 PM

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Former UFC champion Belal Muhammad expressed strong interest in fighting rising welterweight Mike Malott.
Muhammad is targeting Malott or Kamaru Usman to snap his current three-fight skid.
Malott recently knocked out Joaquin Buckley at UFC Edmonton to secure his fifth consecutive victory.

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Former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has announced he is open to facing rising contender Mike Malott next. Muhammad stated on his YouTube channel that a matchup against Malott makes sense if a fight with Kamaru Usman does not materialize. The interest follows Malott's recent highlight knockout victory over Joaquin Buckley at UFC Edmonton.

Muhammad currently holds a 24-6 (1 NC) record and seeks to rebound from a three-fight losing streak. Meanwhile, Malott is riding a five-fight winning streak, holds an 8-1 promotional record, and is widely expected to compete next at UFC 336 in Toronto on January 30, 2027.

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Ex-Champ Belal Muhammad Open to Mike Malott Fight

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