UFC Welterweight Showdown: Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad Ahead of UFC 304.
As UFC 304 approaches, the tension between welterweight champion Leon Edwards and challenger Belal Muhammad has reached a boiling point. The two top contenders are set to clash in a highly anticipated rematch of their 2021 bout, which ended prematurely due to an accidental eye poke.
Just days before the main event, Edwards and Muhammad had an unexpected encounter in a closed space during UFC 304 media day festivities. Both fighters and their teams shared a tense elevator ride in Manchester, exchanging intense stares captured in the latest episode of UFC 304: Embedded.
In the lead-up to their title fight, both fighters have ramped up the pre-fight trash talk. Muhammad has persistently mocked Edwards on social media, while Edwards has downplayed Muhammad’s credentials, adding fuel to their rivalry. This heated exchange continued as Muhammad refused to rank Edwards in his Top 3 welterweight rankings, even drawing comparisons between his boxing skills and those of Canelo Alvarez.
Leon Edwards returns to the Octagon to defend his welterweight title after a dominant performance against Colby Covington at UFC 296. Edwards, who captured the belt with a stunning head-kick knockout of Kamaru Usman at UFC 278, has remained unbeaten since 2015. His impressive winning streak includes victories over notable fighters such as Nate Diaz, Rafael dos Anjos, and Donald Cerrone.
Belal Muhammad earned his title shot following a remarkable 10-fight unbeaten streak inside the Octagon. Muhammad’s rise to the top of the division features wins over elite contenders like Gilbert Burns and Sean Brady. His relentless drive and impressive performances have made him a formidable challenger for Edwards.
The escalating tensions and trash talk have set the stage for one of the most significant welterweight fights in recent UFC history. With both fighters at the peak of their careers, fans can expect a thrilling showdown that could go down as a classic in UFC lore.
Catch the intense face-to-face encounter between Edwards and Muhammad and stay tuned for more updates as we approach UFC 304.
