Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Teammate Gives Dana White His One Condition to Be a Backup for Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington Fight

In the thrilling world of MMA, where destinies can shift in a heartbeat, a contender awaits a golden opportunity. Among them waiting is Belal Muhammad, a teammate of the renowned Khabib Nurmagomedov.

The 35-year-old has a daring plan up his sleeve as the much-anticipated clash between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington looms large. With aspirations of reaching the welterweight pinnacle, Belal presents a crucial condition to UFC President Dana White. 

Strategic gambit: Eyes on the throne in the Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington bout

In a recent interview, Belal expressed his eagerness to step back into the octagon. He revealed that he is eagerly waiting for the much-anticipated Leon Edwards versus Colby Covington fight.

The welterweight contender confidently stated, “Right now, it’s the waiting game. I’m waiting for them to book Leon and Colby. I don’t know what’s going on with that, but I’m promised the title shot against the winner of that.”

When asked about the potential date for the fight between Edwards and Covington, Belal couldn’t help but wonder why they aren’t ready to fight earlier, given their apparent good health and fitness. He remarked, “They don’t look unhealthy, they’re both talking like they’re healthy, so why wouldn’t they fight earlier? I mean, I’m hoping that it happens in November. That’s a big card, obviously.”

The athlete’s remarks suggest that he might be hoping for a twist of fate, with one of the fighters getting injured, providing him an opportunity to step in. In some ways, it seems like he is trying to catch the attention of Dana White with his statement, subtly conveying, “For me, I’m going to be staying ready no matter what. If they do make that fight, and one of them gets hurt, I’m going to be stepping in.”

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Belal Muhammad’s bold message to Dana White: Aiming for a chance in the spotlight

Belal has shown his willingness to weigh in for the title fight if UFC and Dana White compensate him accordingly. He stated, “Yeah, of course. I mean, if they’re going to pay me for that, I’ll do it. And with both the… like with Leon’s luck, you know, he’s had a lot of pullouts, a lot of injuries that happened with his fights. He just had, like, the weirdest luck as a champion. So, I wouldn’t be surprised if one of them gets hurt the day before the fight.”

Belal aspires for a title shot against the winner of Edwards and Covington, displaying his eagerness to capitalize on any sudden openings. He remains prepared to step in at a moment’s notice, unfazed by unexpected circumstances. His message is loud and clear, and it remains to be seen how the situation unfolds in the coming months.

What do you think, Will Belal Muhammad’s daring plan to be a backup for the upcoming fight pave the way for him to reach the zenith of the welterweight division?

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