“The First Fight on the Prelims” – Leon Edwards Confirms Dana White & Co.’s Decision for UFC 300 Against Belal Muhammad; Fans Left Dejected

The UFC has been successful at providing thrilling news to the MMA fan base. From McGregor’s return date to revealing new fights for the biggest UFC event of the decade. However, a recent fight announced has left fans questioning the UFC’s matchmaking credentials, especially after the UFC CEO hyping it up as much as he did.

The UFC announced that welterweight champion Leon Edwards would be defending his gold against the no. 2 ranked welterweight contender in the world, Belal Muhammad. Here is what the fans had to say about the matchup.

Fans React to championship fight announcement for UFC 300

The fight is certainly a good matchup between two of the best welterweights in the division. However, the fight between Edwards and Muhammad failed to meet the expectation that the UFC had promised the fans. This could possibly be due to the fan’s dislike towards Belal Muhammad.

Belal ‘Remember The Name’ Muhammad has failed to connect with fans during his run in the UFC. But as of right now, the only person who can rival the champion’s success is Muhammad with a 9 fight winning streak. Despite this, Muhammad has failed to get the fans over to his side.

Here are some of the reactions from a post about the fight announcement:

There were a lot of comments which suggested that the matchup should feature the prelims of UFC 300

“The first fight on the prelim’s what a good way to get people hyped”

“So excited for this featured prelim!”

“Not a bad way to open the ufc 300 prelims!”

One fan commented, suggesting that no one wanted to see the matchup between Edwards and Muhammad;
“No one wanna see this bs”

A fan commented saying not the make the fight the main event of UFC 300;
“Please don’t make this the main event”

A fan put up a positive comment praising Leon Edwards for being an active champion;
“Good to see Leon being active. This is what people want him to be”

One fan wanted the fight to feature on a different card;
“Bro cmon any other f**kin card”

A fan wrote saying that no one wanted to see Belal Muhammad fight;
“no one wants to see Belal fight”

Belal Muhammad had certainly failed to be in the good books of fans. This could be due to his persona that fans absolutely cannot stand, or due to his low finish rate. But Muhammad certainly believes that his outcome against Edwards will end with a banger.

Belal Muhammad and Leon Edwards’ MMA stats

Belal Muhammad has an impressive MMA record of 23 wins and 3 losses. With 5 wins coming by way of knockout and 1 win by submission. 73% of his wins come by way of decision. Mr. ‘Remember the Name’ has a striking accuracy of 43% with a takedown accuracy of 35%. Belal Muhammad is an exceptional fighter who is well-rounded.

Leon Edwards, on the other hand, is the welterweight champion who boasts a record of 22 wins with 3 losses. He is currently on a 12-fight win streak. He won 10 of his 22 wins by finishes, winning 7 by way of knockout and 3 by submission. ‘Rocky’ has a 53% striking accuracy and a takedown accuracy of 35%. Edwards is arguably one of the most complete MMA fighters in the welterweight division.

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Given that both fighters are coming in with very high momentum, who do you think will come out on top? Let us know how you think the fight will play out in the comments section.

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