MANCHESTER, England – Leon Edwards is confused by Belal Muhammad ’s resentment towards him. Edwards (22-3 MMA, 14-2 UFC) defends his welterweight title in a rematch against Muhammad (23-3 MMA, 14-3 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC 304 ( ESPN+ pay-per-view ) main event at Co-op Live. Muhammad said he hates Edwards and that this fight is personal for him. Edwards finds the entire build-up amusing and poked fun at Muhammad’s coach for comparing his striking to Canelo Alvarez. “I don’t get it; I don’t know where it’s coming from,” Edwards told reporters, including MMA Junkie, at the UFC 304 media day. “I haven’t said much really apart from banter
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UFC champ Leon Edwards on Belal Muhammad’s hate towards him: ‘I don’t get it’ – MMA Junkie