Belal Muhammad won’t be doing any favors for Leon Edwards after taking his title at UFC 304 . After the first fight between them ended in March 2021 ended in a no contest due to an accidentally eye poke from Edwards (21-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC), the rematch on Saturday in Manchester, England, ended very differently, with Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) capturing the welterweight champion by unanimous decision . It was a tough slog for Muhammad, 36, to get his chance to end the narratives that he was en route to losing the first meeting before the foul halted the fight, but he took advantage when the opportunity came and got hold of the strap. UFC CEO Dana White dismissed the idea of running back the matchup following UFC 304.
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