Many people believe that Belal Muhammad should have a rematch against Leon Edwards after their first fight was stopped due to an eye poke.
However, Edwards expressed his disagreement during a post-fight media conference. Leon is very keen on maintaining order and wants everyone to respect it. When asked about his next challenger, Edwards stated that Belal Muhammad has not yet proven his worth. Stephen Thompson, on the other hand, seems too old for the title. According to Edwards, any fighter aspiring for the championship should respect the order and not copy Covington’s approach, who bypassed other contenders.
Belal Muhammad later called out Leon Edwards for his lack of intelligence and has built a strong case for a future fight between them in 2024 showcasing on his social media.
Belal Muhammad: Covington Is a Coward
Following his successful welterweight title defense at UFC 296, Leon Edwards criticized Colby Covington in the post-fight press conference. Edwards asserted that Covington had crossed a line by involving his late father in their feud, leading him to no longer consider Covington deserving of respect.
Edwards stated that Covington’s impolite remarks regarding his father added an intense emotional dimension to their fight, though it might not have been the most passionate one. Regardless, Rocky is satisfied with his performance against Covington, and is glad to have put the incident behind him.
Strickland came in support of Edwards in the press conference. Edwards expressed his dissatisfaction with Covington. Further, mentioned that he may contact Sean Strickland for supporting him against Covington’s offensive comments about his father.
White’s Take on the Situation
The recent incident seems to have affected everyone involved. In the world of combat sports, where harsh words are common, the act of targeting family members, be it children, spouses, or parents is particularly nasty. UFC CEO Dana White asserts that this kind of behavior is especially distasteful.
Covington pointed out that his lackluster performance might have been due to his long layoff and ring rust, but he still believed that he had won the fight. However, UFC CEO Dana White strongly disagreed with Covington’s opinion. He criticized the outspoken fighter for taking a break instead of staying active, especially since he was approaching the wrong side of 30.
With the controversy surrounding Leon Edwards, Belal Muhammad, and Colby Covington, the welterweight division remains a hot topic. MMA fans eagerly await the unfolding events, anticipating how the narratives will evolve in the coming months.
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