“Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Role in Bilal Muhammad’s Victory: ‘I Just Helped a Little…'”
In a stunning upset in the world of mixed martial arts, Bilal Muhammad managed to secure a significant victory over Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC 304 in Manchester. Despite being the underdog, Muhammad, aged 36, delivered a commanding performance, controlling Edwards, the reigning welterweight champion, throughout all five rounds. Muhammad’s victory was not only attributed to his fighting skills but also to the intense pressure he applied on his opponent.
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Involvement
However, questions arose about Khabib Nurmagomedov’s role in Muhammad’s success. The former UFC lightweight champion clarified his involvement on social media:
“You deserve it, my brother. Congratulations. I am really happy for you and your coach. You can raise your arms in victory; you are the world champion. But you should know that Bilal trained with his regular coaches and has a world-class team. I just helped him with some small things in preparation. All the credit goes to his coaches and his heart.”
Looking Ahead
While Khabib Nurmagomedov played a limited role in preparing Bilal Muhammad, the latter now stands at the top and is looking for his next opponent. Among the potential matchups, Muhammad could defend his title against Shavkat Rakhmonov, the number three contender, who has shown interest following Muhammad’s win. Additionally, a bout with Kamaru Usman, who is eager to reclaim the world champion title, could also be on the table.
As Bilal Muhammad confirms his place as one of the top contenders in the welterweight division, MMA fans are eagerly awaiting developments in his career and the announcement of his next fight.
