Belal Muhammad will have a tough ask ahead of him as he readies to defend his title for the first time. After securing an all-important win over the former champion, Muhammad will be looking to continue with his good work. However, there are certain things that he might want to revisit from his last bout, like his overdependence on wrestling. And while the champion is making conscious efforts, Muhammad must feel upbeat looking at some particular stats.
Recent information posted on ‘Red Corner MMA’ has revealed a surprising coincidence. The last two opponents Muhammad faced had something in common. Both Sean Brady and Leon Edwards had a double-digit winning streak before they lost to Muhammad. While Brady had a 15-fight winning streak, Edwards lost after winning 12 in a row.
Belal Muhammad will face Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 on May 10.
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) April 27, 2025
JDM will be his third opponent with a double-digit win streak
✅ Sean Brady (15 fight winning streak)
✅ Leon Edwards (12 fight winning streak)
⏳ Jack Della Maddalena (17 fight winning streak) pic.twitter.com/OGNscqfD80
And guess what? This is also the same situation with Jack Della Maddalena. Coming into UFC 315, the Aussie fighter is in tremendous form! However, having won 17 bouts on the trot might go against him if this statistic is to be believed. Meanwhile, setting aside the stats, backing Muhammad on pure technique is none other than Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov Backs Belal Muhammad
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in awe of Belal Muhammad’s cardio. In a recent statement, ‘The Eagle’ stated that Muhammad’s ability to push towards his opponent relentlessly makes him a fearsome fighter. Add to that his extremely well-rounded striking, which makes him a well-rounded opponent for even the toughest of the lot. Thus, according to the Dagestani legend, it will be hard to get over Muhammad for Della Maddalena.
“I believe it will be very hard to beat Belal. If Maddalena or Shavkat dont finish him early, Belal is just going to keep pressing. His endurance is really good. In fact, I think it’s the most underrated aspect in MMA today,” saud Khabib.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov says Belal Muhammad's cardio is the most underrated aspect in MMA today:
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) April 15, 2025
"I believe it will be very hard to beat Belal. If Maddalena or Shavkat dont finish him early, Belal is just going to keep pressing…
His endurance is really good. In fact, I think it's… pic.twitter.com/w6Zbe9UToI
Thus, with some significant positives coming his way, it remains to be seen how Belal Muhammad goes about this fight.
Also Read: Georges St-Pierre Believes Belal Muhammad Has More Tools Than Jack Della Maddalena to Secure Victory
