Belal Muhammad has been feuding with Kamaru Usman , but he respects the former UFC welterweight champion’s game. Current champ Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) is closing in on either Usman (20-4 MMA, 15-3 UFC) or Shavkat Rakhmonov (18-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) for his first title defense, hopefully in December. When asked whom he thinks is the tougher fight, Muhammad said former five-time defending champion Usman is because of his experience. “Honestly, I would say Kamaru just because he’s fought the highest level for so long,” Muhammad told Submission Radio . “And stylistically he has one of the best IQs in the game
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UFC champ Belal Muhammad explains why Kamaru Usman tougher fight than Shavkat Rakhmonov – MMA Junkie