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Breaking – Leon Edwards set to headline UFC 304 in title fight rematch with Belal Muhammad in Manchester

Undisputed welterweight champion, Leon Edwards is officially scheduled to headline UFC 304 on July 27. from the Co-op Live arena in Manchester, England – defending his crown in a rematch against the surging, Belal Muhammad.

Edwards, the current undisputed welterweight champion, has been sidelined since he headlined UFC 296 back in December, landing a one-sided unanimous decision win over arch-rival, former interim welterweight champion, Colby Covington. The victory came as Edwards’ second as defending titleholder.

Leon Edwards confirms he will fight at UFC 300 I will defend my title in April in Las Vegas
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As for Muhammad, the current number two ranked contender has been sidelined since he co-headlined UFC 288 back in May of last year, earning a title fight with a unanimous decision win over Gilbert Burns over the course of five rounds.