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Chael Sonnen Says Belal Muhammad And Islam Makhachev Once Agreed Not To Fight

MMA analyst Sonnen said, “Belal and Islam were not going to compete.” He recalled Makhachev’s comment on his welterweight move as lightweight champion, before the Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena welterweight title fight, saying, “I’m only going up if Jack wins.” Belal and Islam are training partners and close friends who have previously stated they won’t fight against each other.