Mujtaba completes preparations with training with Khabib and Islam

– Fighter from Pakistan, Ahmed Mujtaba continues to finalize his preparations ahead of fighting American star, Sage Northcutt at One Fight Night 10, 6 May. Realizing that Northcutt was not an easy opponent, Mujtaba had to train with two big MMA stars, Khabib Nurmagomedov to Islam Makhachev.

As well as already bagging two straight wins, Mujtaba also trains at the gym of the world champions American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) in San Jose, California. This will be the second time Mujtaba has trained at AKA.

“This is my second training camp at AKA. The first one I trained with Khabib, Islam (Makhachev) and other Russian guys. However, this time because of Ramadan Khabib could not come,” said Mujtaba.

Even though he is still fasting, Mujtaba continues to practice regularly. “I learned a lot about grappling from him. He told me where to work more. He was very kind, and he was like an older brother,” he continued.

At this training camp, Mujtaba was fortunate to work with some of the very best in MMA and high level coaches such as Javier Mendez and Bob Cook.

Heavyweight icon Cain Velasquez also leads training sessions at the gym. Mujtaba was also very grateful to be able to learn a lot from the American star who has retired.

“Cain is one of the living legends of this sport, and I have been very lucky to train under him. He had a very good experience. His ability is (great), he shares many good techniques related to wrestling,” explained Mujtaba.
Together with the world-class trainers at AKA, Mujtaba shares the mat with elite competitors who help him hone his physical as well as mental abilities.

During that training camp, Mujtaba forged a strong friendship with the fellow ONE Championship star. Training with some of the world’s best fighters and trainers has indeed helped the Pakistani competitor push the boundaries in his mind.

Now, the 30-year-old will fly to Colorado to defeat Sage Northcutt and continue his campaign at One. The training he has undergone with a number of star fighters recognized by Mujtaba has made him more confident in facing duels later.

“Now, I’m very confident. Some of the mistakes I made in wrestling and my striking, all of them are covered. So I will show them on May 6, God willing,” he concluded.

One Fight Night 10 marked the inaugural ONE Championship event in Uncle Sam’s country.