Belal Muhammad was very vocal leading up to the biggest fight of his career, and he proved everything he said he would do. The Palestine-born American shocked the world at UFC 304, dethroning Leon Edwards in Manchester. His relentless pressure and improved striking proved too much for the champion.
From the opening bell, Muhammad set a pace that Edwards struggled to match. His pressure and takedown attempts kept the champion guessing throughout the five-round affair. Edwards had his moments, landing some crisp counterstrikes in the early rounds. But as the fight wore on, Muhammad’s cardio and determination began to shine. He even power-bombed Edwards as he landed on his head.
The turning point came in the third round when Edwards reversed the position and kept Muhammad on the ground the entire round. He was looking to submit the challenger but failed. The Palestinian-American took control of the fourth round as well, taking the champion down and controlling him on the ground.
The fifth round saw a similar domination from Belal Muhammad for about 4 minutes. But Edwards reversed the position in the final minute and landed some heavy shots. He cut ‘Bully B’ with a devastating elbow that left him leaking like a faucet. But it was too little, too late.
When the final bell rang, there was little doubt about the outcome. Muhammad had done the unthinkable, upsetting the odds and the champion. The judges’ scorecards confirmed what everyone in the arena felt: 48-47, 48-47, 49-46 for the new champion, Belal Muhammad. Now, the welterweight division has a new sheriff in town. And if UFC 304 taught us anything, it’s that you should always ‘Remember the Name.’
Fans And Athletes React To Belal Muhammad’s Victory Over Leon Edwards
The MMA world is buzzing after UFC 304’s main event as Muhammad pulled off a stunning victory over Edwards. The fight took place on July 28, 2024, in Manchester, England, the home country of the reigning champion. Muhammad’s win came as a surprise to many fans and pros alike.
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Fans and Pros took to social media to showcase their reaction to Belal Muhammad’s upset over ‘Rocky.’ Some were in absolute awe of the dominant performance ‘Remember The Name’ put on. Others were less than impressed by his wrestling-heavy style of fighting. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans and pros:
WIth UFC 304 now in the past, attention turns to what’s the future for Muhammad. Will he face Shavkat Rakhmonov? Or could fans see an immediate rematch with Edwards? The possibilities are endless. One thing’s for sure – Belal Muhammad’s journey is far from over as he proved doubters wrong one more time.
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