Unbeaten Titan Fighting Championship titlist Belal Muhammad will make his Octagon debut against Alan Jouban at UFC Fight Night “Dos Anjos vs. Alvarez” on July 7.
The UFC announced on Wednesday that Muhammad will replace the injured Nordine Taleb in the welterweight bout. UFC Fight Night takes place at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and is headlined by a lightweight championship tilt between Rafael dos Anjos and Eddie Alvarez. The card will stream in its entirety on UFC Fight Pass.
Taleb recently revealed via Instagram that a groin injury led to his withdrawal from the matchup with Jouban.