Belal Muhammad has recently shared his perspective on the top five welterweights in the UFC, just as he prepares for his big fight at UFC 304.
The event, taking place on Saturday, July 27th, at the Co-op Live in Manchester, England, will feature a highly anticipated welterweight clash. The match will see the reigning champion, Leon Edwards, defend his title against Belal Muhammad. This bout will be a rematch of their previous encounter from March 2021, which ended in a no-contest due to an accidental eye poke.
Belal Muhammad Names UFC Welterweight Champion Leon Edwards Fourth Best Ahead of UFC 304
In a recent interview with Kaz Crossley for ‘Title Sports Network,’ Muhammad laid out his rankings for the top welterweights. He stated, “I would be one. Then I would put Kamaru (Usman) two, Shavkat (Rakhmonov) three. I would put Leon four. And then number five, I would put Jack Della (Maddalena).”
For some context, Kamaru Usman, who previously held the UFC welterweight title, is now competing in the middleweight division. Shavkat Rakhmonov, known for his impressive undefeated record of 18-0, has been making waves with six straight wins since joining the UFC in 2020. Meanwhile, Jack Della Maddalena has been steadily rising through the ranks since his UFC debut in January 2022, securing seven victories with the promotion.
Muhammad’s list places himself at the top spot, with Edwards coming in at number four. He is determined to prove his ranking when he steps into the octagon this weekend. Muhammad has expressed his confidence about taking the title from Edwards. He said,
“Man, you’re gonna lose the last couple fans you have left once I take the belt away from you. Sorry bro. … I don’t like Leon. My other opponents, I didn’t wanna fake it (trash talk) with like, a ‘Wonderboy’ or a Maia. … It’s easier to bully him (Edwards).”
Muhammad is brimming with confidence and is focused on cementing his legacy as one of the greatest welterweights of all time. Earlier on in the week the welterweight title contender stated he believed a win over Edwards see’s him level with George St-Pierre in terms of accomplishments.
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