UFC welterweight title contender Belal Muhammad - One of the few Muslim fighters, if not the only one, who does not refuse to prepare for battles during Ramadan.
Former lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and other Muslim fighters refused to participate in fights during the fast. But Muhammad believes that he is only getting stronger this month.
“During Ramadan, I become the best version of myself as a person and as a Muslim. When I'm in a calm state of mind, that's when I'm at my best. The mental strength I receive goes into the octagon with me.
The calmness I experience in the week leading up to a fight is a completely different feeling. I'm not worried about the fight. All month long I'm giving my time, energy and spirit to God so I don't have to worry about things I shouldn't worry about. “I think this makes me a much better person,” MMA Junkie quotes the American.
According to the latest information, Muhammad will fight with champion Leon Edwards on April 13 at UFC 300 in Las Vegas.
