Belal Muhammad’s comments reflect a growing sentiment in MMA. That the current structure of UFC weight classes leaves many elite fighters stuck in difficult situations too big for one division, too small for the next. The gap between divisions like 155 to 170 pounds and 170 to 185 pounds is significant, and for aging veterans or fighters with grueling weight cuts, the lack of intermediate options can shorten careers or compromise performance.
Belal Muhammad believes the UFC should expand its weight classes to give fighters more opportunities and reduce the toll of extreme weight cuts.
“There are a lot of in-betweeners,” Muhammad said during a YouTube Q&A.