Khabib chooses athlete with the best conditioning in the UFC and asks how to beat him

K. Nurmagomedov announced his retirement in October 2020. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @ufc

Experienced in the world of MMA and with authority in speech, Khabib Nurmagomedov commented on the future of his training partner Belal Muhammad |. In addition to pointing out difficulty in seeing the Palestinian defeat on May 10, in UFC 315, against Jack Della Maddalena, the fighter also highlighted the quality of the conditioning of the welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg).

“I think it will be very difficult to beat Belal. If (Della) Maddalena or Shavkat don’t finish him early, Belal will keep pushing. His stamina is very good. In fact, I think it’s the most underrated aspect of MMA right now. Belal’s cardio is the best in this division, for sure, and maybe even in the entire UFC,” Khabib said during an interview with Adam Zubayraev.

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Having not known what it is to lose since 2019, Belal has been riding a sequence of 11 positive appearances in the organization. Known for his flagship grappling skills, the fighter excelled in his last appearance, Leon edwards, who was prevented from making a second successful title defense after being defeated by Muhammad in a unanimous decision.

Belal Muhammad | in victory in Ultimate (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

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In preparation to step into the octagon again and in search of another triumph, Belal faces Della Maddalena on May 10, in the main fight of UFC 315. Scheduled to take place in Canada, the event is heavily favored by bookmakers in favor of the champion.