Cejudo is controversial and states that Belal is the athlete who is closest to Khabib's level today

B. Muhammad (left) was compared with K. Nurmagomedov (right). Photo: Reproduction/Montage SUPER FIGHTS

With the opportunity to talk about grappling, Henry Cejudo who is an Olympic wrestling medalist, did not hesitate when comparing levels of Belal Muhammad | e Khabib Nurmagomedov. In the opinion of the former double champion, the welterweight standout (up to 77,1kg) is the athlete who most resembles the Russian today.

“I'll say this: the closest person to a guy like Khabib Nurmagomedov, your name is actually Belal Muhammad |. They do the same kind of cross steps. They kind of run and fall. They do the same type of feints with this lead hand to eventually change the level for this takedown,” he said. Henry Cejudo on your channel YouTube.

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As he continued his speech, the former champion analyzed Belal's chances in an eventual duel against Leon edwards, current king of the category.

“So, we just discovered that Belal Muhammad | x Leon edwards will be scheduled for the UFC 300 (not yet official). It's going to be a great competitive fight. Stylistically, the way Belal Muhammad |, what he did with Gilbert Burns and how he did it with him, he only got better”, he concluded.

Belal Muhammad | in victory in Ultimate. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

In search of an unprecedented chance to compete for a title in the organization, Belal Muhammad | He tirelessly asks for opportunities after reaching 10 fights without being defeated. Amid rumors, the athlete is expected to face Leon edwards No. UFC 300, an edition scheduled for April 13, in Las Vegas (USA).