The highly anticipated UFC 304 event is just around the corner, and the fans are super excited about it. Current welterweight champion Leon Edwards will be defending his belt against #2 contender Belal Muhammad. The pair has a bit of history between them, which makes the battle even more interesting.

Before the title clash, Muhammad appeared on the ‘Weighing In’ podcast to discuss the fight. While speaking to the hosts, Josh ‘The Punk’ Thomson and Big John McCarthy, Muhammad, issued a warning to the champion. Let us find out what he had to say.

Belal Muhammad is confident of beating Leon Edwards at UFC 304

Belal Muhammad and Leon Edwards faced each other previously at UFC Fight Night in 2021. However, the fight ended as a no-contest because of an accidental eye poke by Leon Edwards. This time, at UFC 304, the number one contender has the opportunity to avenge his loss. ‘Remember the Name ‘ seems to be a man on a mission and has a plan against his opponent. While speaking to Josh Thomson, he said, “I hope he comes out trying to take me down. I hope he comes out trying to wrestle.”

The 36-year-old has delivered some brilliant performances inside the Octagon and is entering the fight high on confidence. One of his biggest assets is his wrestling, but it seems he is confident in his striking skills as well. He added, “Because I’m telling you I am levels above him everywhere. Even when people tell me that the only way I can beat him is laying and praying. I’m telling you I can out strike him. I could knock him out. The way that I see this fight going, he’s never fought anybody like me. “

One of Muhammad’s training partners, Islam Makhachev, has shown his interest in moving to the welterweight division. The lightweight champion is now eyeing a second belt in the sport after defeating literally everyone in his division. What does ‘Remember the Name’ feel about the potential move? Let us know in the comments below.

Belal Muhammad feels Islam Makhachev can beat anyone in the welterweight division

Islam Makhachev is currently on a dream run and has defended his title thrice in the lightweight division. However, the 32-year-old now wants to challenge himself and move to the welterweight division. A move to the new division might just see him colliding with his training partner, Belal Muhammad. However, the 36-year-old has ruled out any such possibility in the future and terms him as his younger brother. But the #2 ranked welterweight has warned everyone of his talent.

While speaking to ‘The Schmo’ on his YouTube channel, ‘Remember the Name’ shared why the 32-year-old is a threat. He said, “I think he can literally go up to 185 and win the belt. People don’t know how big he is, how strong he is, and how talented he is. I think if he didn’t have to cut weight, at 185 he could still go out there and beat these guys.”

Facing Makhachev remains a distant possibility for Muhammad, as he has yet to win the title. First, he will have to face an in-form ‘Rocky’ in a highly anticipated welterweight clash. Although the challenger is entering the fight brimming with confidence, he will still need to be at his best against Edwards.

Do you think we will see a major upset at UFC 304? Or will Leon Edwards defend his title yet again? Let us know in the comments below.