UFC welterweights Joaquin Buckley and Belal Muhammad might be new additions to the upcoming BMF undercard.
The UFC’s lengthy break is almost over as followers, fighters, and pundits stay up for some huge occasions within the new yr.
It was not too long ago introduced that the principle occasion of UFC 326 will characteristic Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira BMF. Holloway defeated Oliveira by stoppage of their first struggle early in his profession at featherweight, and they’re now two of the highest contenders within the light-weight division.
Welterweight knockout artist Joaquin Buckley stays unbooked for a return struggle in 2026, seven months after dropping to Kamaru Usman at UFC Atlanta. Buckley, one of many prime contenders within the welterweight division, hopes to face former champion Belal Muhammad on the undercard of Holloway vs. Oliveira.
Joaquin Buckley vs. Belal Muhammad at UFC 326?
Just lately Instagram Buckley was a former UFC welterweight champion.
“Joyful New Yr, everybody. Sure, Belal, I find it irresistible – 2026, you are on the verge of successful,” Buckley stated. “However when are you going to win? When. As a result of while you discuss these targets and make huge plans for the brand new yr, you need to be actually particular. So set a date.
“Look, we have set the date. March seventh, let’s make it occur in Las Vegas. Let’s run. Then we will each have a aim of successful, successful. Let’s go.”
Buckley and Muhammad are each bouncing again from current losses. Muhammad most not too long ago misplaced to Ian Machado Garry at UFC Qatar, a number of months after dropping to Jacques de la Maddalena at UFC 315.
With all eyes on the UFC welterweight title struggle, a matchup between Muhammad and Buckley may make sense for each fighters. The winner shall be one step nearer to successful the title.
The complete UFC 326 card is predicted to be introduced within the coming weeks. The occasion shall be held in Las Vegas on March seventh.
