Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad II: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad fought to a no contest in March 2021, with the match waved off in the second round after Edwards poked Muhammad in the eye, rendering him unable to continue. Since then, Edwards has won the welterweight championship from Kamaru Usman. Belal Muhammad stayed unbeaten, bringing his recent total to ten fights with the NC, the only wrinkle on his resume in that time. Leon Edwards defends the 170-pound title at UFC 304 in his home country, England. The champion is the clear favorite with the oddsmakers.

MMA: UFC Welterweight Championship

Where to Watch: ESPN+, TNT Sports (PPV) 

Venue: Co-op Live, Manchester, England

Date: 28.07.2024. 05:00

The Jamaican-born Englishman shocked the world when he defeated Kamaru Usman to claim UFC welterweight gold in 2022. Battling adversity and Usman’s relentless wrestling and being behind in the judges’ scoresheets, Leon Edwards delivered a clutch performance with the knockout of the year in the fifth round to end Usman’s reign. “Rocky” has successfully defended the title twice, going the distance with Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington last year. The 32-year-old is unbeaten in thirteen fights going back to 2016.

• Age: 32
• Height: 6’0”
• Weight: 170lbs (77kg)
• Reach: 74”
• Record: 22-3-1 (NC)

Ranked number two in the UFC welterweight rankings, American Belal Muhammad is unbeaten in ten fights. Since his no contest against Leon Edwards in 2021, Muhammad has notched five consecutive victories, four decisions, and one TKO. The 35-year-old is tied for the most unanimous decision wins in the UFC 170-pound class history and the second-highest takedown defense percentage. Muhammad last fought in May 2023.

• Age: 35
• Height: 5’10’’
• Reach: 72”
• Weight: 170lbs (77kg)
• Record: 23-3-1 (NC)

Belal Muhammad is a 2.70 underdog on Bet365. A victory for the American is priced at 2.62 on Betway. Under 4.5 is available for 2.55 on 1xBet, which also lists Leon Edwards to win in round 4-5 or on points at 2 odds. Read more.