Belal Muhammad shares tales from UFC 280 camp with Khabib Nurmagomedov | ESPN MMA
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ESPN MMA’s Marc Raimondi interviews Belal Muhammad about his experience training with Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev for his UFC 280 fight vs. Sean Brady and where he fits in the title picture in the welterweight division.
0:00 Intro
2:02 Training with Khabib and Islam
5:42 Khabib demands greatness like Kobe Bryant
7:55 Having Khabib in the corner
9:42 Gameplan vs. Brady
12:01 What’s next/welterweight division
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people just want to hate on Belal. everyone picked against him in all of his recent fights yet he proved everyone wrong. give this Man his respect
Belal is my favorite underdog. I’ve been betting on him since his fight against Maia. Belal took the same headkick from Edwards that knocked out Usman. He’s really underrated and I think his next fight will be Covington. I don’t think Colby will accept the fight against chimaev. I expect belal to be an underdog again in his next fight & I’m all for it
You probably picked against him too lol
they hate cause he was boring. But this fight got people hyped.ppl wanna see action not a dude laying on someone for 5 rounds
@@takoflame4948 yea action like colby or Israel correct 💯
@@takoflame4948 go watch boxing then this is mma
You can't doubt the guy anymore. What a performance!
leon made belal cry
@@beaualIoevv Oh ok
@@beaualIoevv he literally poke his eye, of course his eye watery. If he poke his nose, we might get a different story.
@@beaualIoevv Edward Scissorhands can make anyone cry with his poking.
No way does he beat Chimaev or Usman or even Burns. But he seems like a super nice guy and deserves a chance against one of them .
Did he just say he trained hard for 5 weeks in Chicago to train with Khabib's team! Unreal!
Yep lol , those dudes trained on those mountains. You need that kind of physical strength, stamina and will power to keep up with those guys.
WAW, Khabib keeps blowing my mind. This is insane
Khabib is the Goat 🐐 Especially if you consider fighter/ coach combination. But seriously, no one in MMA is even close to impressive as Khabib when you consider his fight career, his loyalty, his insane dedication, his undefeated and dominant record, his relationship with Islam and dedicating his time and money to help him become champ and now his coaching credentials. The Eagle is always soaring 🦅
@@carltonpenaloza1395 Indeed
Coach Habib is equivalent to ultra instinct
Ya Mom is equivalent to a crack hou Peter
🤣
💯
You Ds
Nah bro Islam is ultra instinct. Khabib got hit like crazy against Gaethje.
He has dominated FOUR top 10 opponents in a row (Maia, Wonderboy, Luque, Brady). He already deserved the title shot after the Luque fight but now its undeniable. The promotion know this but Covington and Chimaev are more popular.
Woah woah, dominated? I don’t think so.
@@blackkape1westside873 Anyone who has 8+ win streak deserves a #1 contender shot, to go 8+ wins in a row IS DOMINATING the division
@@blackkape1westside873 He's done far more than someone like Colby who only beat old about to retire fighters coming off losses
So cumshot doesn’t deserve a title shot after beating burns? So cumshot won’t deserve a title shot after he beats Colby?
@Autumn you’re just talking out your a*s lmao. How did he deserve a title shot in 2021 lmaoo. His only notable win was maia at that point. U probably just started watching after ufc 280 🤣
Belal keeps looking better and better with each fight.
I think Robert whittaker should try to get some coaching from Khabib because he admires him a lot, so khabib's inputs to Rob will make him a strong champion in the future.
Rob coached by Khabib will be unstoppable!
One camp won’t be enough. He needs to train with them for years to understand the game.
Lmao Rob is fine. He arguably beat izzy and is cleaning out the middleweights division with ease.
@@WhitePeopleAreAnnoying i saw u everywhere commenting. Izzy is bigger good striking skills as well. Rob need strong caliber wrestling to claim that tittle back
Rob will be Champ regardless but I agree
Khabib set to be the next greatest coach. The man is true to form of his father
The guy did a nice performance, he showed everyone that he is real, that he is here, scared of nobody, He deserve our respect
He deserves sh‘t. Most unlivable character in the UFC
He gets respect. But no way he gets past burns, let alone beat usman, khamzat or Colby.
@@ppvplug3940 you can’t know, all his last 5 fights was the underdog and he showed that he is that good
@@jimmynam4261 he got pieced up bad by edwards
When Khabib said he could fight 3 people at one night, I really trust it.. Because everyone training with him said he doesn't know tired.. Cejudo himself said Khabib would have wrestling session 2 hours straight without break which is insane because who ever practice wrestling would know how much tired is wrestling is.. Gaethje himself knows this fact, that's why he stop wrestling because he doesn't have cardio like khabib has..
Islam : Khabib does not know tired Belal : 😱
Khabib will have a huge demand in the future in terms of coaching. Shout out to ortega for asking khabib to help him prepare, if khabib trains ortega, he will become unbeatable in the future.
khabib has his hands full with his own team. He isn't taking on Ortega as well. Umar and Usman next champs in the wings.
Why? Belal literally fought exactly the same as always, did not even use wrestling or sambo, I dont get it, everyone so hype training with Khabib but virtually none of them looked any different before OR after. Also keep in mind Belal was getting dominated hard before that lucky punch.
@@mpredator1 Dominated?? Ok, stop watching combat sports let alone commenting. You’re like CNN spreading lies - sound confident but VERY incompetent.
Do you think they will link up ?
I don't think all the training in the world will make Ortega unbeatable. He's a good fighter and has room and time to improve and I'm sure he will, but unbeatable? Can't see that happening.
I never understood the hate this guy had....He was willing to fight Khamzat and any other ranked fighter. So glad he's finally getting his recognition
i like his confidence after training with khabib, this man (khabib) is a true legend no doubt.
Dude I was punching Brady along with you 😂 I never done that.
2022(Leon) - I believe I deserve a title shot next, That's 9 fights in a row 2023(Belal) - I believe I deserve a title shot next, That's 9 fights in a row
Well Leon was sort of piecing him up until the eye poke. Not saying he was defo going to win as Leon clearly showed in the Usman fight, anything can happen. But I think it makes sense for either Colby or Chamzat to fight Belal in a No1 contender decider. Not a Belal hater, he’s a big problem to anyone. Very well rounded and has a chip on his shoulder, good combination!
Dude made an exclamation point statement. How can you not like this guy?
🥰🔥
Was a HUGE win for Belal, proved all the haters wrong
This camp changed him. He’s finally just being himself and fought his best fight by far. I’d agree either title shot or number one contender fight.
Give that man title shot, he defeats 2 top 10 guys and 2 top 5 guys and is on crazy streak
Nah
@@spaydraa.8028 Why not??? He is only fighter in top 5 ranking who defeated mostly ranked fighter. And fought whom ever ufc gave him
He should fight Colby. I think he will win. Chimaev should get the next title shot
Man, Belal gets a lot of hate and even I thought Brady was gonna be too much but he proved me wrong. Props to Belal and that whole team. What Khabib did in his career and what he is doing rn with his guys like Islam and now Belal. 🐐 stuff from the 🦅
Well the change of training camp was clearly effective. What a great performance 👏
Belal fought a very good fight… solid game plan…
Belal should live for some time in Dagestan and become a real beast
Colby Covington only has 1 win in the top 10 rankings while belal got 3 wins.
They won’t care bro they’ll do their best to ignore the facts and you know why😅🫠
Yeah but Colby has fought Usman twice and pushed him. If you’re top 5 and consistently fighting top 5 guys, top 10 wins mean nothing.
@@reynardstreicher666 Colby hasn’t consistently fought top 5 guys.
Belal has always been a great fighter but I feel like training w team Khabib has helped him get to the next level. Much respect for his hard work and great performances
Belal seems like a good dude
Everybody talking about Dariush deserves title shot after those win streak .. but look at Belal, he also has same winning strak on his name, yet nobody talking about him .. even islam had 10 fight winning strak and people still said he dosnt deserve a titleshot .. its REAL
Racism
@@abdelhakyac7285 exactly 💯 .. they can run but they cant hide
They said the same for Leon.. he had 10 in a row
@@AH-rz9zo yep .. and he got it and proved it
Islam’s best win was Bobby Green lol
He just checked the last box for me: the ability to finish. Love to see him have such a good performance.👊🏻
Time to belal shine in ufc.. not just khabib but his current coach, coach javier should get the credit too & all dagestani monsters in their camp
Belal”remember the beating I gave to Sean” Mohammed
Welcome to the brotherhood of team khabib! Wonderful to see the confidence ＆ the awesome performance during UFC280!🙏
Belal is undoubtedly number one contender in the welterweight division
Honestly I have no idea why I've always picked against him and not thought much of his skills at all. But at any rate Belal is coming with full force and power to him for standing up for himself with his actions.
I've been saying Belal is underrated . You casuals we're writing him off and now all of a sudden want to hop on his train 😂 I've said he hung with Leon in their fight .
Belal big up to you bro, showed me love at the press conference (I was in the Chelsea shirt) . Congrats my brother
Belal's resume > Colby's resume
*Remember the name* Khabib noor *Muhammad*
Habib
This guy s resume speaks for it self , even better than Usman s resume .
Nah. Belals resume. Maia, luque, Brady and wonderboy. Usmans resume. Colby 2x, burns, maia, rda, and jorge x2 and ended woodleys run.
@@WhitePeopleAreAnnoying I can't believe how many people in this comment section think Belal has anything on Usman. Not even close.
Not Usman but definitely better than Colby's resume
@@WhitePeopleAreAnnoying lmfao. Jeez. On some real agit though Belal vs Burns . Colby is fighting Khamzat supposedly. Unfortunately him and Benny are in the same place. They don't really sell fights so they need finishes. This guy needs 1 more big finish and that will maje him the *1 contender imo.
*make
Belal is improving at a time when other fighters are starting to lose their edge, can’t wait to see his next fight !
What a performance by this man!
Belal is on some good winning streak so he should fight a top contender next.
Burns
@@WhitePeopleAreAnnoying I feel like Colby would be better since he's been asking for that fight
Bilal in 170 and Dariush in 155 is at same situation
Belal was getting so much hate before the fight, went out there and finished a undefeated prospect. Remember the name!!!!
Nothing escapes *the claw of the Eagle*
Great takedown defence by belal
This guy is a beast that fight proves it
Belal is cool bro I hope they {UFC} treat him right.
The Goats can change people, just like nba players were changed by interactions/trainings with MJ or Kobe, I believe Belal is a different fighter now, very confident, no longer runs around the ring, he was fearless against brady all thanks to Khabib. I think Eagle might be the Goat of coaches too when its all said and done.
Congratz on win Belal, You are awsome fighter! Fight went exactly how I thought Brady will get tired and You will capitalize on it. Didn’t understood why You was underdog, immediately placed bet on You, thanks for that aswell. P.S. ESPN buy your reporters decent cameras/laptops 720p is bs…
My blood is Palestinian! Belal Muhammed made all of us proud. We are a forgotten nation oppressed by the totalitarian regime of Israel. He fights for our legitimacy as a nation. We are AML (ALPHA MUSLIM LIONS)!!!
Belal vs colby does sound interesting i think khamzhat murders both but well see how good belal trains for this
Murders is a stretch lol, they both give chimaev tough fights
Belal has become really likable even him humbling himself wen he talks about khabibs team a lot of fighters egos won't let him say another man is above them
Belal talking through 1957 transistor. Respect.
😂😂
Like I said Belal already had his hardest fight in the division and that was Wonderboy. Sure the others in the Top 5 will be tough but nowhere neither as tough as fighting WB, it’s practically a title fight when you fight WB.
Mentally it was Luque... as he had KOd Belal before...
@@Nawazaahr i agree that fight as well, I’m just saying stylistically especially for elite grapplers/wrestlers WB is just a nightmare matchup for those styles.
Love belal such a great guy. alhumdallah on your success brother you got love all the way from Detroit your neighbor. I hope our paths cross one day.
love how belal is fun to watch now
When you need 1month training camp for just joining a training camp, it says how much high the intensity Khabib's team go for.
Khabib is just different, he was the best, and he want his knowledge to get passto other fighter, he really love this sport
Congrats again belal!
Belal is a nice person!!👍
Good interview
Love this guy. Very tough. Stop doubting belal.
masallah belal
Crazy performance ‼️‼️‼️
Props for his very entertaining performance. Became a fan off the last fight, his previous fights I thought were pretty boring.
Give Belal his respect!
I bet money on him, and thank you Belal!! And he's a good guy, it seems,great win!! Hope he'll soon fight for the title..for those who criticized before, I think, as Khabib said, that he really shined against Brady..9 fights win streak..he deserves it!!
this is what i wanted to hear
great guy
Back to back banger interviews
Hes true martial artist he wants to fight the best not many people are like that in ufc anymore.. they all want to become self proclaimed superstars after fighting same 3guys out of prime over and over because they got following..Respect
He needs to stay with khabib. AKA 💪
Good for Belal. The UFC should give him a title shot before he gets punched out too much. Call it in the octagon!
Khabib and his team unlocked the Belal 2.0
My brother Bilal lit that boi up. I swear..he did
Whenever he talks he is driving 😂
Would love to see Belal fight Gilbert Burns..
Tbh i think Gilbert wins that easy.
@@gamekiller9043 it should be fun
@Hail Riddim seriously?
Burns wins in my opinion
Belal win. Sorry
It was your home town belal it definitely was
Everyone Khabib trained really won all their fights at 280 😬
Belal vs Burns. That should be a good fight.
Is there still anyone are like khabib these days ? ... I don't mind to give people my money , but to give them my time it's kinda hard ...
Compare his record to top 5 in the division, there is no fight that makes sense outside of a title fight.
If these top guys keep underestimating this guys they going to eat some humble pie
Khabib does not know tired that's why Khabib is Goat Undefeated
Belal trains in Bensenville not Chicago!
outstanding performance , congratulations, enjoy your victory .
❤
I think the UFC sees Belal as a gatekeeper. It didn't work out that way for their hopes with Sean Brady.
belal the finisher, keep going my friend, prove this idiots wrong.
After the 8min mark if you visualise the top of his car as if belal is wearing a Shemagh he looks like a young ayman alzawahiri
☝🏼BELAL SHOWED UP AND SHOWED OUT AND STOPPED BRADY !! 🔥
9 fight winning streak. Beat killers like Luque, Brady, Wonderboy. Give him his shot Dana.
🕊❤️🇵🇸❤️🕊 🥊🏆
Belal vs burns make sense if khamzat is fighting colby and usman vs Edwards
Blahal Muhammad is a main event fighter
They did Belal dirty with the thumbnail🤣
Lol why?
Had belal, sean, aljo, and under five rounds on main event on the parlay… 1300$… remember the NAME!!!!!
Belal "The Finisher" Mohammed