Belal Muhammad News
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.
Belal Muhammad declares himself the "Best boxer in MMA" after UFC 304 title win
Curtis Calhoun - July 29, 2024
Newly crowned UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad feels he earned more than a world championship against Leon Edwards. Muhammad defeated Edwards by unanimous decision to win the UFC welterweight title last Saturday at UFC 304. He utilized his wrestling, combined with timely striking, to stifle and frustrate Edwards over five rounds.
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.
Belal Muhammad has message for Shavkat Rakhmonov following UFC 304 title win: "I’ve literally never turned down a fight"
Fernando Quiles - July 28, 2024
Newly-crowned UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad isn’t backing down from potential challengers, that includes Shavkat Rakhmonov. Muhammad put forth the best performance of his pro MMA career in the main event of UFC 304. Belal battled Leon Edwards for the UFC Welterweight Championship in Manchester. Muhammad executed his game plan to near perfection in enemy territory. It led to a unanimous decision win for “Remember The Name.”
UFC CEO Dana White reacts to Belal Muhammad defeating Leon Edwards, responds to the idea of an immediate rematch
Fernando Quiles - 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.
Shavkat Rakhmonov calls out Belal Muhammad following his UFC 304 title win
Harry Kettle - July 28, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov called out Belal Muhammad following the latter’s win at UFC 304. Last night, Belal Muhammad shocked the masses in the main event of UFC 304. He defeated Leon Edwards in fairly dominant fashion to become the new UFC welterweight champion. In doing so, he completed a journey that has been ongoing for years now.
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: ‘Edwards vs. Muhammad 2’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2024
The Octagon returns to Manchester for tonight’s UFC 304 event, a 14-bout fight card headlined by Leon Edwards vs. 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.
Sean Strickland makes racist remark against Belal Muhammad ahead of UFC 304
Curtis Calhoun - July 25, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is upping the ante in his ongoing mockery and attacks on Belal Muhammad. Muhammad will face UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards in the UFC 304 main event this Saturday in Manchester. His long-awaited UFC title shot comes after a 10-fight unbeaten streak that included wins over some of the welterweight elite.
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’.
Leon Edwards downplays Belal Muhammad's wrestling ahead of UFC 304: "He's not f***ing Khabib"
Curtis Calhoun - July 24, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards doesn’t rate Belal Muhammad’s grappling very high ahead of their title clash. Edwards faces Muhammad in a rematch three years in the making this Saturday at UFC 304 in Manchester. He returns to the Octagon after a dominant performance against Colby Covington in December.
Belal Muhammad downplays potential Conor McGregor money fight: "He'd probably pull out for a broken nail"
Josh Evanoff - July 24, 2024
Belal Muhammad is interested in a money fight with UFC megastar Conor McGregor, but he doesn’t think it will happen. ‘Remember The Name’ is currently slated to return to the cage this Saturday night in Manchester. In the main event of UFC 304, Belal Muhammad will finally fight for gold against Leon Edwards. The bout will break a long hiatus for the challenger. Muhammad’s latest win took place last summer against Gilbert Burns.
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.
Belal Muhammad shares his list of the top five welterweights in the UFC: “I would put Leon (at) four”
Susan Cox - July 24, 2024
Belal Muhammad is sharing his list of the top five welterweights in the UFC. UFC 304 is taking place this coming Saturday, July 27th at the Co-op Live in Manchester, England.
UFC 304 | Pro fighters make their picks for Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad title fight
Cole Shelton - July 24, 2024
In the main event of UFC 304, the welterweight title is up for grabs as Leon Edwards is looking to defend his belt against Belal Muhammad. Heading into the fight, Edwards is a sizeable -265 favorite while the challenger is a +200 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the welterweight title fight. The majority of pros believe it will be Edwards getting the win to remain the welterweight champion in what could be a lackluster fight.