--- title: "Dana White Heeds the Call: Belal Muhammad's Upcoming UFC Bout Gains Momentum" description: Dana White hints at Belal Muhammad's next UFC bout. Dive into the fan-fueled anticipation and explore Muhammad's exclusive products on MILLIONS. image: https://blog.millions.co/hubfs/Dana-White-Belal-Muhammad-Gilbert-Burns.jpg.webp --- [![millions-logo-black](https://blog.millions.co/hubfs/2022/images/millions-logo-black.svg "millions-logo-black")](https://millions.co/) [![Logo](https://blog.millions.co/hubfs/2022/images/mobile-header-logo.svg "Logo")](https://millions.co/) [Login](https://millions.co) [Sign up](https://millions.co/?sign-up) - [Home](https://millions.co) - [Athletes](https://millions.co/athletes) - [Gyms](https://millions.co/gyms) - [Products](https://millions.co/merch) - [Merch](https://millions.co/merch) - [AMA](https://millions.co/amas) - [WatchStreams](https://millions.co/streams) - Company - [News](https://blog.millions.co/) - [About us](https://millions.co/about-us) - [Careers](https://careers.millions.co/) -   -   -   -   -   [Privacy policy](https://millions.co/privacy-policy) [Terms of service](https://millions.co/terms-of-service) ![](https://blog.millions.co/hubfs/Dana-White-Belal-Muhammad-Gilbert-Burns.jpg.webp) # Dana White Heeds the Call: Belal Muhammad's Upcoming UFC Bout Gains Momentum ![](https://blog.millions.co/hubfs/Theme_2021/Blog/commnets.svg) 0 Comments ![](https://blog.millions.co/hubfs/Theme_2021/Blog/share.svg)Share - [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.millions.co/dana-white-heeds-the-call-belal-muhammads-upcoming-ufc-bout-gains-momentum) - [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.millions.co/dana-white-heeds-the-call-belal-muhammads-upcoming-ufc-bout-gains-momentum) - [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://blog.millions.co/dana-white-heeds-the-call-belal-muhammads-upcoming-ufc-bout-gains-momentum&text=Dana%20White%20Heeds%20the%20Call:%20Belal%20Muhammad's%20Upcoming%20UFC%20Bout%20Gains%20Momentum) September 27, 2023 The MMA community has been abuzz, and at its core stands [Belal Muhammad](https://millions.co/belal-muhammad-mma). After persistent calls from fans for a spotlight fight featuring [Muhammad](https://millions.co/belal-muhammad-mma), UFC president Dana White has officially signaled the green light. This news was first highlighted by [InsideSport](https://www.insidesport.in/dana-white-responds-to-fans-demands-belal-muhammad-fight-confirmed-in-the-works/). Recent UFC events, spanning UFC 294 to 296, have presented riveting lineups, causing a surge of anticipation among MMA enthusiasts. The introduction of UFC 296, this year's concluding PPV event, sparked intense debates, especially focusing on the welterweight scene and [Belal Muhammad's](https://millions.co/belal-muhammad-mma) anticipated placement. UFC's ardent followers were vocal in their desire to see a clash featuring [Muhammad](https://millions.co/belal-muhammad-mma), noting the scarcity of top welterweight contenders available for bouts. Kamaru Usman's absence from the scheduled fights further fanned these demands. During a press interaction, Dana White addressed inquiries about the potential of a Muhammad-centric fight. He clarified, "[Belal Muhammad](https://millions.co/belal-muhammad-mma) is set for a bout. Details? You'll have to wait. But rest assured, an announcement is on the horizon." This statement has left fans speculating. Many firmly believe that a showdown between [Muhammad](https://millions.co/belal-muhammad-mma) and Usman is the logical next step, considering the existing line-up of fighters and their scheduled bouts. Emphasizing [Muhammad's](https://millions.co/belal-muhammad-mma) impressive trajectory, fans believe he's earned this opportunity. The matchup with Usman is viewed as the ultimate #1 contender bout, setting the stage for the winner to eventually face off against either Covington or Edwards. Intriguingly, as the MMA world awaits confirmation on [Muhammad's](https://millions.co/belal-muhammad-mma) opponent, the fighter himself is not just waiting idly. 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