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In the main event of UFC Vegas 51, a welterweight rematch between Belal Muhammad and Vicente Luque headlined the card.<\/p>\n

Muhammad entered the fight coming off a dominant decision win over Stephen Thompson back in December. He was riding an eight-fight unbeaten streak going 7-0 with one No Contest with another notable win coming over Demian Maia.<\/p>\n

Luque, meanwhile, was riding a four-fight win streak and coming off first-round stoppages over Michael Chiesa and Tyron Woodley. He also beat Randy Brown and Niko Price by TKO during this run.<\/p>\n

In the end, it was Muhammad who won by decision<\/a> as he used his wrestling to control the fight and win the decision. Now, after UFC Vegas 51, here is what I think should be next for Muhammad and Luque.<\/p>\n

Belal Muhammad<\/h3>\n

Belal Muhammad avenged his loss to Luque as back at UFC 205 it was the Brazilian winning by first-round TKO. This time around, Muhammad showed off his improved striking and wrestling to control the fight and easily cruise to a decision win.<\/p>\n

After the victory, Muhammad called out Colby Covington, yet I don’t see that one happening. Covington has his eyes set on Dustin Poirier, while if that doesn’t happen, the Khamzat Chimaev fight makes a lot more sense for Covington. With that, the logical next oppponent is Gilbert Burns. The Brazilian is a close friend and teammate of Luque so the storyline is there while if Muhammad wins, he could earn a title shot.<\/p>\n

Vicente Luque<\/h3>\n

Vicente Luque had moments in this fight as he looked like he rocked Belal Muhammad but his takedown defense wasn’t there which played a key role in the loss.<\/p>\n

Had Luque won, he likely would’ve been in a title eliminator bout but now he will need to take a step back. There is the Stephen Thompson rematch available but a fight against Sean Brady makes sense. Brady needs a top-ranked opponent<\/a> to prove he is legit as he says while if Luque wins, it would allow him to get another top-five opponent.<\/p>\n

Who do you think should be next for Vicente Luque and Belal Muhammad after UFC Vegas 51?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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