Leon Edwards oozes confidence while predicting Belal Muhammad clash at UFC 304: “I’m excited for it”

Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad are set to headline UFC 304 on 27 July, with 'Rocky' set to defend his title against 'Remember the Name,' who will be competing for UFC gold for the first time in his career. It will be their second time facing each other, as they previously clashed in 2021 at UFC Fight Night 187.

Their first meeting came to an unfortunate and premature end after Muhammad suffered a severe eye-poke that left him unable to continue. Both men have gone undefeated since, at 4-0 and 5-0 respectively.

The welterweight title clash will take place in front of a packed home crowd in Edwards' backyard, as UFC 304 takes place in Manchester, England.

Ahead of his return to the UK, Edwards shared a prediction for his rematch with 'Remember The Name' during a recent interview with talkSPORT:

"I win. I feel like I stop him in the third [round]. I truly believe that I am just skill-for-skill better than him. I've had a little feel of him, in the first fight, so going in to the second fight I'm more confident. I know how he felt in within the clinch, within his punches and everything. I'm excited for it."

Watch Leon Edwards' prediction for UFC 304 below (8:00):

Muhammad has been on the brink of a title shot since 2023, and will hope to back-up his prediction of putting the champion to sleep when the pair meet on 27 July.

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Michael 'Venom' Page's prediction for Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad

Leon Edwards is one of the best strikers in the UFC, and he will go head-to-head in what could very well play out as a classic striker vs. grappler matchup when he faces the relentless wrestling of Belal Muhammad at UFC 304.

Ahead of their bout, another of the UFC's most technical and prolific strikers in Michael 'Venom' Page shared his prediction for the welterweight title fight:

"I think it is going to be a difficult battle in the wrestling area with the back-and-forth. But as they both lose energy, the striking ability will still remain relatively high with Leon whereas it will probably get a little bit sloppier with Belal. I actually think it is going to go the distance. But I just think in terms of shots landed it’s going to sway a little bit more, especially as the fight goes on it’s going to sway a little bit more to Leon."

Check out Michael 'Venom' Page's prediction for Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad below (14:25):