Belal Muhammad is ready for his first title fight at UFC 304. Who has he been training with in preparation for this big moment? None other than Khabib Nurmagomedov. How would Muhammad describe training with Khabib? He calls it a game changer. “They're on another level,” Muhammad said.
What makes the Dagestani camp special? It's their relentless work ethic and mental toughness. Muhammad shared his views in a recent interview with TNT Sports. He considers Khabib the “Michael Jordan” of MMA. Will this rigorous preparation help him beat Leon Edwards?
Muhammad reveals Dagestan training secrets
Belal Muhammad is gearing up for the fight of his life when he challenges Leon Edwards for the welterweight title at UFC 304. Muhammad has been working hard to prepare, training with Khabib Nurmagomedov and his team to get in the best possible condition.
In an interview with TNT Sports, Muhammad shared his thoughts about training at the Dagestan camp. “I mean, it puts you on another level, right? Because they're on another level,” he said. “There's nothing special about the way they train, the way they work. There's no hidden secrets. It's just hard work.”
Muhammad also emphasized how the training camp made him mentally stronger. “I think it makes you mentally very strong because the training is hard and you push yourself so hard,” he explained. “I think he (Khabib) is the GOAT of mixed martial arts. To be able to talk to the Michael Jordan of my sport at any time is just unbelievable.”
Meanwhile, Leon Edwards will be looking to defend his title for the third time. Edwards boasts a 22-3 record, with seven wins coming by knockout, three by submission and ten by decision. His most recent victory was a unanimous decision over Colby Covington at UFC 296.
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Muhammad, nicknamed “Don't Forget the Name,” boasts a 23-3 record and is on a strong run after facing Edwards in 2021, which ended in a no-contest. Training with Khabib's team has undoubtedly given him an advantage and he is confident about his chances in the rematch.
Sean Strickland's racist attack on Belal Muhammad
Tensions are building as UFC 304 approaches, but the fighters on the main card aren't the only ones stirring up drama. Sean Strickland, better known in the fighting world as “Tarzan,” has the MMA community in stitches with his latest comments.
In a recent Instagram post, Strickland made shocking racist comments about Belal Muhammad“Because of Belal, I have to take my shoes off at the airport…” This isn't the first time the two have clashed. Strickland and Muhammad have been at odds for over a year, with Strickland issuing bold “gloves, no gloves” challenges.
While Strickland is looking to return to middleweight gold, his rivalry with Khamzat Chimaev is also heating up, with Chimaev recently claiming to have dominated Strickland in sparring matches – something that didn't sit well with “Tarzan.”
Will training with the “Michael Jordan” of MMA give Muhammad the edge he needs to dethrone Edwards, or will Edwards' experience and skill help him defend his title?
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