Leon Edwards vs Belal Muhammad (Image Credit Getty Image)

Leon Edwards had a successful welterweight title defense, defeating Colby Covington by unanimous decision at UFC 296. This victory marked Edwards’ second defense of his UFC welterweight belt and was a dominant performance.

The event was the final pay-per-view of the year. There is anticipation for Edwards’ next fight against Belal Muhammad at UFC 304 in Manchester. Let’s take a closer look at the details of this upcoming bout.

Leon Edwards vs Belal Muhammad at UFC 304?

Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad encountered each other for the first time in the Octagon in March 2021. However, their bout was cut short due to an accidental eye poke that prevented Muhammad from continuing just 18 seconds into the second round. Now, there’s speculation that their rematch could headline UFC 304, a pay-per-view event scheduled for July 27 at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena, with Edwards defending his welterweight title, as suggested by his coach, Dave Lovell.

“I think it will be Belal next,” Lovell told talkSport. “It’s not written in stone, but 99.9 percent thinks it will be Belal. Leon is looking forward to the July bill. He starts his camp next week, for a 12-week camp and we are sharpening up our tools to deal with Mr. Belal.”

Edwards and Muhammad initially clashed in the Octagon in March 2021. Since then, both fighters have continued to secure victories and express optimism about a potential rematch. However, speculation hints that Edwards may return at UFC 304, which is anticipated to occur in July. Only time will reveal whether the rematch will indeed come to fruition.