Belal Muhammad is grateful for the guidance of Khabib Nurmagomedov heading into his first championship opportunity.
Muhammad will receivs his long-awaited welterweight title shot against Leon Edwards in the main event at UFC 304 in Manchester on Saturday. Muhammad recently visited Dagestan to train with Nurmagomedov for his upcoming fight.
Muhammad claims a bit of advice from the former lightweight champion has proven to be invaluable. Muhammad is glad to have the mentorship of “The Eagle,” who he considers to be the MMA GOAT.
“It benefits me everywhere,” Muhammad told Shakiel Mahjouri.