Kamaru Usman shares bold prediction for Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad title fight at UFC 304 - "I think this is a very intriguing fight"

Kamaru Usman is excited about the Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad welterweight title fight announced for UFC 304. Usman is 1-2 against 'Rocky' and has high expectations for the Englishman in his upcoming fight.

Speaking about the welterweight title clash during a recent episode of the Pound 4 Pound podcast, 'The Nigerian Nightmare' gave Edwards the upper hand for the upcoming fight.

According to Usman, Muhammad cannot effectively take his opponent down and keep him on the ground, saying:

"I would say I like Belal, but I think Leon. This is the difference, the sport has changed so much to where guys are learning how to use the cage to get up. It not even really wrestling anymore... Belal Muhammad, I don't feel is a high enough level of a wrestler to take him down at the center of the cage and keep him down there."

Usman added:

"Belal, his level is definitely up there, where he can switch stances... He mixes it up. He knows how to control his pace... I think this is a very intriguing fight, but Leon just being the champion and being confident, I think he is going to be sharp."

Catch Kamaru Usman's comments about Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad below:

During 'Rocky' and Muhammad's initial meeting at UFC Fight Night 187, Edwards had successfully outpointed his rival in the opening round before the bout was called off in the second, owing to an accidental eye poke by the Brit.

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Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad betting odds

With Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad being announced for UFC 304 at the Co-op Live in Manchester, England, on July 27, let's take a look at the opening odds for the welterweight title fight.

According to a report by SPORTSBETTING, the champion is a -215 favorite for the matchup against Muhammad, who is a +185 underdog.

Per the current odds, a successful $100 bet on Edwards will return a payout of $146.51, while the same wager on the challenger will result in a more lucrative payout of $285 if Muhammad gets his hand raised.

A heavyweight clash between Tom Aspinall and Curtis Blaydes will serve as the co-main event for UFC 304.