Khabib Nurmagomedov played a much bigger role in helping guide Belal Muhammad to his first UFC title without even knowing it. UFC 304 in Manchester, England was a special night for the relentless grappler. Not only did Muhammad capture his first UFC title , but he did so by beating Leon Edwards — a man previously unbeaten for almost a decade. ‘Remember the Name’ put on an all-time dominant display, executing a wrestling-heavy game plan for the entire 25 minute affair. While Belal Muhammad deserves a large amount of credit for his performance, Khabib Nurmagomedov must also be praised.
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Belal Muhammad credits Khabib Nurmagomedov for UFC title win – MMA Weekly