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Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad prediction, pick: Could champ have hands full at UFC 304?

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MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at the UFC 304 main event between welterweight champion [autotag]Leon Edwards[/autotag] and [autotag]Belal Muhammad[/autotag], who meet in a rematch of a March 2021 fight that ended in a no contest because of a nasty eye poke by Edwards.

Leon Edwards UFC 304 preview

Leon Edwards UFC 286 ceremonial weigh-ins
Leon Edwards UFC 286 ceremonial weigh-ins

Staple info:

  • Record: 22-3 MMA, 14-2 UFC

  • Height: 6'0" Age: 32 Weight: 170 lbs. Reach: 74"

  • Last fight: Decision win over Colby Covington(Dec. 16, 2023)

  • Camp: Team Renegade (Birmingham, Eng.)

  • Stance/striking style: Southpaw/muay Thai

  • Risk management: Good

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Belal Muhammad UFC 304 preview

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  • Record: 23-3 MMA, 14-3 UFC

  • Height: 5'11" Age: 36 Weight: 170 lbs. Reach: 72"

  • Last fight: Decision win over Gilbert Burns (May 6, 2023)

  • Camp: Chicago Fight Team (Chicago, Il.)

  • Stance/striking style: Orthodox/kickboxing

  • Risk management: Good

Supplemental info:

Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad point of interest: Striking the second time around

Dec 16, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Leon Edwards (red gloves) fights Colby Covington (blue gloves) during UFC 296 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 16, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Leon Edwards (red gloves) fights Colby Covington (blue gloves) during UFC 296 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad breakdown: Potential grappling threats

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 18: (R-L) Belal Muhammad punches Stephen Thompson in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on December 18, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 18: (R-L) Belal Muhammad punches Stephen Thompson in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on December 18, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad odds

Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad prediction, pick

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Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad start time, where to watch

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