Javier Mendezchampion coach UFC Russian Islam Makhachevaspoke about the expected fight for the UFC welterweight title (up to 77 kilograms) between the American Belal Muhammad (24-3) and Kazakhstani Shavkat Rakhmonov (19-0), Sports.kz reports with reference to Championat.com.
“I didn't see the fight [Эдвардса и Мухаммада]but heard that Belal dominated from start to finish. Leon had some good moments, but it was too late. Belal cannot be written off. He's on a 10 or 11 win streak. He needs to be given his due,” Mendes told Submission Radio.
In his last fight, which took place at UFC 310 in December, Rakhmonov defeated Irishman Ian Harry by unanimous decision. Muhammad won a unanimous decision at UFC 304 in July…
