Leon Edwards failed to defend his welterweight title at the recently concluded UFC 304 event. ‘Rocky’ took on the undefeated Belal Muhammad in the main event of the night. However, the grappling skills and the speed of the 36-year-old proved too much for the Englishman. This was the second time the pair faced each other inside the Octagon and Muhammad now holds the upper hand.

‘Rocky’ seemed highly dejected after his loss as he spoke during the post-fight interview. However, he has now come out and shared an emotional message for the fans on his social media account. Let us find out what he had to say.

Leon Edwards promises his fans a stronger comeback after his UFC 304 loss

Mostly Leon Edwards’ social media posts are about his training, but this time he directly addressed his fans on Instagram. ‘Rocky ‘wrote, “To my fans, I’m sorry I couldn’t get the job done this time. I have been through harder times than this in life and I will rise again. Thanks for all the love and support I will get this back in blood. #headshot”

In the UFC main event on Saturday in Manchester, ‘Remember the Name’ seemed to be a man on a mission. Just like he promised he was desperate to prove to everyone that he was the best in the welterweight division, Muhammad did exactly that against Edwards. The new champion dominated the fight from the first round and was able to control the fight on the ground.

Edwards, who is known for his exceptional defense, played second fiddle in the entire fight winning just one round out of five. While he did take special care in his training for wrestling, the Englishman just couldn’t handle the pressure.

During the post-fight press conference, Dana White credited former champion Khabib Nurmagomedov for Belal’s success. However, Khabib himself has denied taking any sort of credit for that.

Khabib Nurmagomedov shuts down Dana White with his response

The 29-0 fighter is one of the most successful fighters the UFC has ever seen. However, since retiring from the sport, the former champion has taken a special interest in coaching. ‘The Eagle’ has worked closely with most Dagestani fighters and has helped them in their MMA journey.

During his preparation phase, Belal Muhammad also worked closely with Nurmagomedov and his team. Subsequently, ‘Remember the Name’ seemed in complete control in the fight against Edwards and used his wrestling to his advantage. Looking at Belal’s performance, the UFC CEO credited ‘The Eagle’ for his dominating performance.

But, the Dagestani fighter shared an Instagram story with a special message for Muhammad and his team. Khabib wrote, “Belal trained with his coaches, he has very high-class coaches, I just helped him in small things. All credit goes to his coaches and Belal’s heart.”

Indeed, the champion showed immense heart in the fight and proved himself the best in the welterweight division. He will now walk into his next fight high on confidence. How highly do you rate Belal Muhammad as a fighter? Let us know in the comments below.