'Belal Muhammad is delulu' - Leon Edwards on Dagestan, Ian Garry, Michael Venom Page #UFC304

Summary

In this interview, a fighter discusses his preparation and confidence for an upcoming match, dismissing his opponent's confidence as deluded. He reflects on his past training with notable fighters like Islam and Khabib, but emphasizes that his success comes from his own skills. The fighter also provides insights on a potential fight between MVP and Me Gar, and humorously names Kamaru as the toughest past opponent who would emerge victorious in a hypothetical battle royale of his former adversaries.

Takeaways

• 💪 Camp is going well with hard work and progress.
• 🤨 Bow's confidence is seen as deluded and he's been inactive for over a year.
• 👊 The speaker believes Bow will face a tough fight in Manchester.
• 🔍 The first fight went in the speaker's favor until an eye poke occurred.
• 🏋️ Bow is perceived as too slow, predictable, and flat-footed.
• 🤔 There's a history with Dagestani fighters, including training with Islam and Khabib.
• 🤷 The speaker doesn't think having Khabib in Bow's corner will make a difference.
• 🛡️ Training at AKA involved following the gym's general schedule.
• 🥋 Sparring with Islam was brief and happened over eight years ago.
• 🧠 The speaker respects the Dagestani wrestling style but believes in their own MMA skills.
• 🤼 The upcoming MVP vs. Me Gar fight is intriguing due to their similar styles and striking focus.
• 🤔 The speaker expects the MVP vs. Me Gar fight to either be a cautious bout or a striking clinic.
• 🗣️ A fun hypothetical question reveals Kamaru as the toughest past opponent.

Q & A

How does the speaker feel about their camp preparation?

The speaker feels good about their camp preparation, mentioning that it is hard work and their first proper hard spar back with big boys. They feel they are just where they should be seven weeks out from the fight.

What is the speaker's opinion on their opponent Bow's confidence?

The speaker believes Bow's confidence is deluded and that he talks a lot of trash. The speaker thinks Bow needs to be able to back up his talk, especially since he has been off for over a year.

What does the speaker think about Bow's performance in their first fight?

The speaker thinks Bow is deluded for talking as if he was winning the first fight. The speaker believes the first round went comfortably their way until the eye poke happened, and they found Bow too slow, predictable, and flat-footed.

How does the speaker view the past, present, and future interactions with Dagestani fighters?

The speaker acknowledges past training with Islam and Khabib at AKA, the present fight with Bow who might have Khabib in his corner, and a possible future match-up with Islam. However, the speaker doesn't place much significance on these connections, focusing instead on the skills and fight night performance.

Does the speaker think having Khabib in Bow's corner will affect the fight?

The speaker doesn't believe having Khabib in Bow's corner will make a difference. They focus on the individual skills and performance during the fight rather than who is in the opponent's corner.

What was the speaker's experience training at AKA with Islam and Khabib?

The speaker trained at AKA under the same schedule as coach Javier Mendez, DC, and others. They didn't specifically go to Dagestan, and their training was part of AKA's overall regimen.

How does the speaker regard their sparring session with Islam?

The speaker recalls sparring with Islam only once, and it was just one round. They don't have a detailed memory of it and see Islam and Khabib as colleagues at work.

What is the speaker's opinion on the greatness of Islam and Khabib?

The speaker appreciates their approach to fighting and their wrestling-heavy style but believes that mixed martial arts is broader than just that style. They take pride in proving themselves as one of the best in the world without AKA.

What is the speaker's breakdown of the MVP vs. Me Gar fight?

The speaker thinks the MVP vs. Me Gar fight might be a cautious one, with both fighters trying to find range and being hesitant to commit first. They describe both as similar, striker-heavy fighters with kickboxing styles and not very great at grappling. The speaker is interested in seeing how the fight plays out.

Who does the speaker think would come out if all their past opponents were put in a room?

The speaker believes Kamaru would come out of the room as he was the top-ranked guy in the world when the speaker beat him. The speaker describes Kamaru as well-rounded, strong, and powerful.