UFC welterweight title contender Belal Muhammad has confirmed that he isn’t taken with combating Islam Makhachev.
At UFC 304, Belal Muhammad will problem Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight championship. It’s a combat he’s been after for a very long time now, however up so far, it hasn’t fairly come to fruition. Alas, after the unbeaten run that Belal has put collectively, it’s unimaginable for the promotion to disclaim him this chance.
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There are many causes to consider that he may very well be the underdog. In spite of everything, Leon Edwards has already executed some fairly nice issues in his profession and as champion. Nevertheless, it have to be famous that Muhammad has spent quite a lot of time coaching with the likes of Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Following Makhachev’s win over Dustin Poirier final weekend, he famous that he needs to go as much as 170 kilos in the hunt for a second world title. When requested about probably going through his pal and coaching companion, Muhammad had the next to say.
Belal Muhammad says he would by no means combat Islam Makhachev, and means that Islam ought to skip over 170 and go to 185 and combat Dricus du Plessis:
“I might by no means combat [Islam], 100%. However truthfully he may go as much as 185 and beat [Dricus] du Plessis proper now…
Skip over 170 for a… pic.twitter.com/KmoJslwicT
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