UFC 304 Gets Edwards Vs Muhammad, Aspinall Vs Blaydes

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Finally!
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) today announced reigning welterweight champion Leon Edwards will defend his title opposite No. 2-ranked title contender Belal Muhammad in …


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Finally!

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) today announced reigning welterweight champion Leon Edwards will defend his title opposite No. 2-ranked title contender Belal Muhammad in the upcoming UFC 304 pay-per-view (PPV) main event, scheduled for Sat., July 27, 2024 at Co-op Live in Manchester, England.

Edwards (22-3, 1 NC) battled Muhammad to a “No Contest” back in early 2021, a fight that ended prematurely due to an accidental eye poke. In the three years since their first meeting, Edwards has won four straight, capturing the division title along the way. As for Muhammad (23-3, 1 NC) he’s a perfect 5-0 since their first encounter, having recently disposed of Gilbert Burns at UFC 288.

That’s not all.

Current UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall will put his substitute strap on the line in a heavyweight rematch against No. 4-ranked title contender Curtis Blaydes. Aspinall lost to “Razor” at UFC London back in summer 2022 after blowing out his knee, which cost the hulking Brit a year on the sidelines.

UFC CEO Dana White confirmed the bookings on social media.

Breaking – Tom Aspinall defends interim title at UFC 304 in rematch fight with Curtis Blaydes in July

Tom Aspinall defends interim title in rematch fight against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304Interim heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall is slated to return at UFC 304 in a co-main event clash against former-foe,…

Tom Aspinall defends interim title in rematch fight against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304

Interim heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall is slated to return at UFC 304 in a co-main event clash against former-foe, Curtis Blaydes – in search of a defense of his interim throne. The event is slated to take place on July 27. from the Co-op Live arena in Manchester, England.

Aspinall, the current interim heavyweight champion, has been sidelined since he landed divisional spoils at UFC 295 back in November of last year, recording a stunning opening round knockout win Russian contender, Sergei Pavlovich at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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As for perennial contender, Blaydes, the current number four rated heavyweight challenger turned in an impressive second round KO win over the highly-touted, Jailton Almeida back in March at UFC 299, handing the Brazilian his first promotional defeat.

Tom Aspinall faces Curtis Blaydes in title rematch at UFC 304

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UFC CEO, Dana White confirmed the heavyweight interim title rematch title fight between Tom Aspinall and Curtis Blaydes on his official social media this evening. 

Sharing the Octagon together atop a UFC Fight Night London card back in 2022, Blaydes would land a first round TKO win over Atherton native, Aspinall inside just 15-seconds, with the British star suffering a devastating knee injury early in the bout.

Curtis Blaydes scores stunning win over 15-fight win streak Jailton Almeida with TKO at UFC 299 Highlights
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In the time since, Aspinall – who struck interim gold with his knockout win over the above-mentioned, Pavlovich, had landed consecutive wins over Marcin Tybura and the Russian knockout artist.

During his tenure with the promotion, Cage Warriors alum, Aspinall has also landed notable stoppage wins over the likes of Alexander Volkov, Sergei Spivak, and former heavyweight champion, Andrei Arlovski. 

For Blaydes, the perennial contender gets his first shot at UFC gold, having made his debut in the Octagon back in 2016. Over his tenure with the organization, Eliot Marshall student, Blaydes has landed notable wins over the likes of Mark Hunt, Alistair Overeem, Junior dos Santos, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, and the above-mentioned, Volkov.

Along with Aspinall’s title fight with Blaydes, UFC 304 has received an official headlining bout between undisputed welterweight champion, Leon Edwards, who takes on the surging, Belal Muhamamd in a championship fight rematch.

Who wins at UFC 304 this summer: Tom Aspinall or Curtis Blaydes?

UFC 304 Fight Card Announced; Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad Featured in Main Event

Ahead of UFC’s first visit to Manchester, England since 2016, the main card for UFC 304 has been unveiled. Dana White announced the main event will feature…

Ahead of UFC’s first visit to Manchester, England since 2016, the main card for UFC 304 has been unveiled. Dana White announced the main event will feature…

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

Leon Edwards set to headline UFC 304 in title fight rematch with Belal Muhammad in ManchesterUndisputed welterweight champion, Leon Edwards is officially scheduled to headline UFC 304 on July 27. from the Co-op Live…

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.

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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.

Leon Edwards set to headline UFC 304 against Belal Muhammad

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UFC CEO, Dana White confirmed the pairing of Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad would headline UFC 304 on his official social media this evening.

First meeting back in 2021 in the main event of UFC Vegas 21, Edwards and Muhammad fought to a second round official ‘No Contest’, after an inadvertent eye poke left the latter unable to continue fighting.

Belal Muhammad, Leon Edwards
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Since then, Illinois native, Muhammad has turned in notable consecutive victories over the likes of Demian Maia, Stephen Thompson, Vicente Luque, Sean Brady, and the above-mentioned, Burns.

Snatching undisputed welterweight gold from former pound-for-pound number one, Kamaru Usman back in the summer of 2022 with a highlight-reel, rallying fifth round high-kick KO win, Edwards would defeat the Auchi native in London last year in a close majority decision victory in the pair’s trilogy rubber match. 

UFC 304 takes place on July 27. from the Co-op Live arena in Manchester, England – with the undisputed welterweight title fight between Edwards and Muhammad slated to take headlining honors.

Who wins atop UFC 304: Leon Edwards or Belal Muhammad?

Fans Cry Steroids After Paul Reveals New Physique

Jake Paul is looking THICC.
“The Problem Child” revealed his heavyweight physique roughly two months in front of his Mike Tyson boxing match, scheduled for Sat., July 20, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The contest…



Jake Paul is looking THICC.

“The Problem Child” revealed his heavyweight physique roughly two months in front of his Mike Tyson boxing match, scheduled for Sat., July 20, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The contest will be regulated by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR) and both combatants will be subject to pre-fight drug testing.

Fans on social media are crying foul.

“On every steroid known to man.”

“Tren, test and Dbol!”

“Performance Enhancing Drugs.”

“Bro juiced up.”

“This just screams roids you don’t gain this especially his chest area in that short amount of time.”

“ROIDD.”

“The juice is loose.”

His brother Logan has faced similar accusations.

“I’m a natural born heavyweight,” Paul said at the kickoff press conference. “This is what I was born to do: to move up into this weight class. I’m going to show Mike who has more power because he’s underestimating me. I think everyone else is underestimating me and I believe that I hit harder. I know it’s going to be tough. I know I’m going to have to fight through adversity. I know I might even go to the canvas. I’m scared, don’t get me wrong, but it’s not about the fear stopping me. It’s about going into it, even though I am scared. That’s what true bravery is.”

For much more on the upcoming Paul vs. Tyson boxing spectacle click here.

Gordon Ryan Reacts To FPI 7 Results

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One of the biggest names in jiu jitsu was a big part of the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 7 event last night at APEX in Las Vegas — but he wasn’t competing. Instead, Gordon R…


UFC Fight Pass Invitational 7
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One of the biggest names in jiu jitsu was a big part of the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 7 event last night at APEX in Las Vegas — but he wasn’t competing. Instead, Gordon Ryan was at the commentary table alongside TJ Desantis and Brandon Mccaghren to help call the grappling action.

It was a big night for his teammates.

“Four-for-four at FPI 7 tonight,” Ryan wrote on social media. “Helena Crevar and Oliver Taza kicked off the card with two big wins, followed by Giancarlo Bodoni, who looked flawless in his submission win over multiple time world champion, Gabriel Arges.”

“And Luke Griffith who had not only the biggest win of his career, but the best performance of his life, completely dominating and easily submitting 2x and reigning ADCC champion, Kaynan Duarte, who was calling me out a couple years ago saying I was scared of him, despite being absolutely atrocious and getting subbed by our new brown belt tonight. I couldn’t be more proud of Luke tonight. Now is his time.”

“As always, big thank you to UFC for always taking care of me and to Stephen Tecci for running another amazing event. Hope you all enjoyed my commentary. See you all soon.”

Get complete UFC FPI 7 results and video highlights here.

Not surprisingly, Ryan had no comment on Nicky Rod’s victory over Mason Fowler, refusing to give B-Team any more soundbites — which Ryan suggests is the only way they make money.

No word yet on if or when the chronically-ill Ryan will return to the grappling mats.