Muhammad shocks Edwards in the main event of UFC 304

Belal Muhammad’s nickname is “ the Name.” After his triumph in England, without a doubt, fans will it.

Belal shocked Leon Edwards with an authoritative performance that featured stifling grappling and much-improved striking to secure the welterweight belt by unanimous decision at the UFC 304 at the Co-op Live venue in Manchester, UK.

THE NAME 🏆@BullyB170 defeats Leon Edwards by unanimous decision to become the NEW welterweight champion of the world!

[ B2YB @ForThePeople | #UFC304 ] pic.twitter.com/ZqUpxv04Tl

— UFC (@ufc) July 28, 2024

The referees gave 48-47, 48-47 and 49-46.

The clash was a rematch of their 2021 fight that finished in a no-contest after Belal sustained an accidental eye poke and could not continue. Muhammad had to wait 3 years for the rematch and capitalize the chance with a career-best performance vs. the hometown hero who failed to send the ers home satisfied.

“Now we have a real champ in Chicago,” Muhammad claimed after his 11^th straight victory.

Dana White revealed after the fight that a rematch between Belal and Leon is not in the plans for the moment, claiming the fight in Manchester “wasn’t a barnburner.

The defeat ended Leon’s 13-match unbeaten streak, the 1^st blemish on his record in over 8 years.

10 IN A ROW FOR @BullyB170 🚨

Belal Muhammad in the new KING 🏆#UFC304 pic.twitter.com/4Ne8E7qYfM

— UFC (@ufc) July 28, 2024