Leon Edwards News
Belal Muhammad reacts following “back injury” claims made by Leon Edwards’ coach: “He’s a joke”
Susan Cox - August 5, 2024
UFC champion Belal Muhammad is reacting following ‘back injury’ claims made by the coach of Leon Edwards. It was just last month at UFC 304 that saw Belal Muhammad (24-3 MMA) defeat Leon Edwards (22-4 MMA) to become the new UFC welterweight champion.
Kamaru Usman believes Belal Muhammad copied his blueprint to defeat Leon Edwards at UFC 304
Harry Kettle - August 3, 2024
Former UFC champion Kamaru Usman believes Belal Muhammad copied his blueprint to defeat Leon Edwards. Last weekend, Belal Muhammad shocked the world. He dominated Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC 304 and captured the UFC welterweight championship. It marks the conclusion of an incredible journey to the top of the division, and now, it’s a case of seeing whether or not he can keep hold of it.
Kamaru Usman believes Leon Edwards should move to middleweight after UFC 304 loss: "Not a lot of them are grappling"
Josh Evanoff - July 30, 2024
Kamaru Usman believes that Leon Edwards should consider a move up in weight following his UFC 304 loss. ‘Rocky’ returned to the octagon in Manchester over the weekend. Back for the first time since a dominant decision victory over Colby Covington in December, Leon Edwards faced Belal Muhammad. The UFC welterweight champion entered the contest a heavy favorite, having dominated their first encounter in March 2021 until an eye poke caused a no-contest.
Leon Edwards's coach reveals he entered UFC 304 with a significant back injury: "He couldn't wrestle"
Curtis Calhoun - July 30, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards wasn’t at his physical best entering the fight with Belal Muhammad at UFC 304. Edwards lost the UFC welterweight title to Muhammad in the UFC 304 main event on Saturday in Manchester. It was the first fight he’s lost since a 2015 defeat to Kamaru Usman.
What's next for the stars of UFC 304?
Cole Shelton - July 29, 2024
The UFC was in Manchester, England on Saturday for a solid UFC 304 card, that saw an undisputed and an interim title on the line. In the main event, Leon Edwards was looking to defend his welterweight title for the third time as he took on Belal Muhammad in a rematch of their 2021 fight which ended in a No Contest. The co-main event saw Tom Aspinall defending his interim heavyweight title in a rematch against Curtis Blaydes.
Leon Edwards promises to regain welterweight title in first statement after UFC 304 loss: "I will get this back in blood"
Josh Evanoff - July 29, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards will be back. ‘Rocky’ returned to the octagon on Saturday night in Manchester. The bout was Leon Edwards’ first since defeating Colby Covington in December, and he faced the rising Belal Muhammad. The two had previously competed back in March 2021, fighting to a no-contest due to an eye poke from the British fighter.
Kamaru Usman reacts to Belal Muhammad dethroning Leon Edwards at UFC 304: “This was textbook”
Susan Cox - July 29, 2024
Kamaru Usman is reacting to Belal Muhammad dethroning Leon Edwards at UFC 304. UFC 304 took place this past Saturday, July 27th at the Co-op Live in Manchester, England.
Watch | Israel Adesanya’s live reaction to Belal Muhammad's win over Leon Edwards at UFC 304: “What a story!”
Susan Cox - July 29, 2024
Israel Adesanya’s live reaction to Belal Muhammad’s win over Leon Edwards at UFC 304 has been posted to social media. UFC 304 took place this past Saturday, July 27th at the Co-op Live in Manchester, England.
Leon Edwards says timing of UFC 304 title fight against Belal Muhammad threw him off, eyes another fight in 2024
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 28, 2024
Leon Edwards has lost the UFC Welterweight Championship, and admits the timing of UFC 304 threw him off. Edwards shared the Octagon with Belal Muhammad in hopes of securing his third successful title defense. It wasn’t meant to be as Belal utilized effective grappling and pressure to dethrone “Rocky.”
UFC CEO Dana White reacts to Belal Muhammad defeating Leon Edwards, responds to the idea of an immediate rematch
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 28, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White didn’t find Belal Muhammad’s welterweight title win over Leon Edwards to be entertaining. In the main event of UFC 304, Belal challenged Edwards for the 170-pound gold this past Saturday night in Manchester, England. Muhammad wasn’t fazed by the crowd and he ended up having the grappling performance of his career.
Pros react after Belal Muhammad defeats Leon Edwards at UFC 304
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2024
Tonight’s UFC 304 event was headlined by a rematch between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad for the promotion’s welterweight title. Edwards (22-4 MMA) and Muhammad (24-3 MMA) first met back in March of 2021 where the end result was a no-contest ruling due to an accidental eye poke.
UFC 304 Results: Belal Muhammad defeats Leon Edwards (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 304 results, including the welterweight title fight between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad. Edwards (22-3 MMA) and Muhammad (23-3 MMA) first met back in March of 2021 where the end result was a no-contest ruling due to an accidental eye poke.
Israel Adesanya predicts Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad 2, picks a finish
Curtis Calhoun - July 26, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya isn’t expecting Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad 2 to last long. Edwards and Muhammad will clash in a highly-anticipated rematch in the UFC 304 main event on Saturday in Manchester. The matchup is a run-back of their 2021 matchup that ended abruptly due to an accidental eye poke.
UFC 304: ‘Edwards vs. Muhammad 2’ Weigh-in Results - 1 Fighter Missed Weight
Susan Cox - July 26, 2024
The UFC 304: ‘Edwards vs. Muhammad 2’ official weigh-ins took place today, Friday, July 26th. The much-anticipated UFC 304 fight card will take place tomorrow, Saturday, July 27th, at the Co-Op Live, in Manchester, England.
VIDEO | Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad's teams nearly come to blows after UFC 304 press conference
Curtis Calhoun - July 25, 2024
Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad’s teams had to be separated by security personnel immediately following the UFC 304 press conference. Edwards will defend his UFC welterweight title on Saturday in the UFC 304 main event in Manchester. He returns to the Octagon for a rematch with Muhammad, after their first fight resulted in a no-contest in 2021.
Kamaru Usman explains why he’s picking Leon Edwards to defeat Belal Muhammad at UFC 304: “I’m cheering for nobody”
Harry Kettle - July 25, 2024
Kamaru Usman has explained why he’s picking Leon Edwards to defeat Belal Muhammad in the main event of UFC 304. This weekend, Leon Edwards will defend his UFC welterweight championship against Belal Muhammad. It will serve as the culmination of a feud that’s been going on for a good few years now, dating back to their first meeting. On that occasion, an accidental eye poke rendered Muhammad unable to continue against ‘Rocky’.
Belal Muhammad plans to "torture" Leon Edwards for 25 minutes at UFC 304: "I want him to realize how much better I am"
Cole Shelton - July 24, 2024
Belal Muhammad says he’d rather beat Leon Edwards for 25 minutes at UFC 304 than finish him as he wants to prove how much better he is. Muhammad and Edwards are set to headline UFC 304 in Manchester, England, for the welterweight title in an intriguing matchup. Going into the fight, Muhammad is the underdog, but he has full confidence he will be able to dominate Edwards, and vows to torture him for 25 minutes.
VIDEO | Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad stare each other down during awkward elevator encounter
Curtis Calhoun - July 24, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad ran into each other in a closed space just days before UFC 304. Edwards and Muhammad headline UFC 304 this Saturday in Manchester. The two top welterweights will clash in a rematch of the 2021 fight that ended abruptly due to an accidental eye poke.