ufc 304 leon edwards vs bleal muhammad
Peter Maiorano

UFC 304: Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad

The welterweight title is on the line in the main event at UFC 304. Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad have some unfinsihed business to tend to in this rematch. Their first fight ended in a no contest due to an eye poke. Edwards, with a record of 22-3 (1 NC), fights out of Birmingham, England. Muhammad hails from Chicago, Illinois and holds a 23-3 (1 NC) record.

UFC 304: Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad

Leon Edwards

  • Record: 22-3 (1 NC)
  • Fighting Out Of: Birmingham, England
  • Style: Well-rounded, strong striking and grappling, known for his technical skills
  • Recent Fights:
    • Colby Covington (December 16, 2023) – Win by UD
    • Kamaru Usman (March 18, 2023) – Win by MD
    • Kamaru Usman (August 20, 2022) – Win by KO

Belal Muhammad

  • Record: 23-3 (1 NC)
  • Fighting Out Of: Chicago, Illinois
  • Style: Well-rounded, with a strong focus on pressure fighting and high pace
  • Recent Fights:
    • Gilbert Burns (May 6, 2023) – Win by UD
    • Sean Brady (October 22, 2022) – Win by TKO
    • Vincente Luque (April 16, 2022) – Win by UD
UFC 304: Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad

Matchup Analysis

Striking

  • Edwards: Technical striker with good defensive skills.
  • Muhammad: Striker with a high volume.

Grappling

  • Edwards: Strong grappler with good defensive wrestling.
  • Muhammad: Effective wrestler with good takedowns and top control.

X-Factor

  • Edwards: Composure under pressure and ability to adapt his game plan mid-fight.
  • Muhammad: Relentless pace can wear down opponents over the course of a fight.

Recent Common Opponents

None.

Prediction

Both fighters bring well-rounded skill sets to the octagon. If Edwards can maintain his distance and use his technical striking, he has a good chance of winning by decision. If Muhammad can impose his relentless pace and pressure, along with effective wrestling, he could grind out a decision victory. Ultimately, Edwards’ ability to adapt and his composure under pressure give him the edge, leading to a decision win.

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