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PHOTOS: Leon Edwards & Paddy Pimblett’s Custom Shorts For UFC 304

It seems that the UFC is upholding its recent tradition of crafting bespoke fight kits for its marquee stars, with reigning welterweight champion Leon Edwards being the next to benefit from this stylish custom. “Rocky” will now grace the Octagon in dazzling, one-of-a-kind shorts for his upcoming bout. Back in 2014, the UFC inked an […]

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Back in 2014, the UFC inked an official apparel deal with Reebok, designating them as the exclusive provider of fight gear. Prior to this deal, fighters enjoyed the freedom to wear their choice of attire.

However, for the past decade, the UFC, along with Reebok, controlled the design of fight shorts. In 2021, the apparel contract was handed over to Venum, marking the beginning of a new chapter in UFC fight gear.

In 2020, featherweight contender Bryce Mitchell made history by debuting a custom Reebok camouflage short. Fast forward four years, and a torrent of creativity has surged into the Octagon. Venum has since designed tailor-made shorts for six additional fighters, all showcased in high-stakes title bouts at UFC 299, UFC 300, and UFC 302.

Edwards, Pimblett To Potentially Sport Custom Shorts At UFC 304

Edwards is gearing up to defend his title before his fervent home supporters against former rival Belal Muhammad in the main event of UFC 304. The highly anticipated rematch is set to take place at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester, England, on July 27.

According to a recent tweet from MMA journalist Christopher De Santiago, “Rocky” is set to don custom-made gear for his third title defense. The post included several images, seemingly sourced from the Venum website and the EA Sports UFC 5 video game, highlighting green shorts embellished with the Jamaican and British national flags alongside royal crowns.

This unique design pays homage to Edwards’ rich heritage, celebrating his deep-rooted connections to both nations.

Fellow UFC 304 main carder Paddy Pimblett is also receiving custom shorts at the event, De Santiago confirmed.

Edwards and Muhammad first faced off at a UFC Fight Night event in March 2021. However, an unforeseen eye poke in the second round rendered “Remember the Name” unable to continue, resulting in a no-contest.

Edwards is riding high on a 13-fight unbeaten streak, capped by a dominant unanimous decision victory over Colby Covington at UFC 296 last December. He claimed the welterweight title with a spectacular fifth-round knockout of then-champion Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 in August 2022.

The Jamaican-born Englishman has also previously secured victories over high-profile opponents such as Nate Diaz, Rafael dos Anjos, and Vicente Luque.

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UFC Full Fight: Relive Leon Edwards & Belal Muhammad’s 2021 Fight Ahead Of UFC 304 Rematch

UFC 304 headliner Leon Edwards is on a 13-fight unbeaten streak, but that run does boast one blemish in the form of a No Contest against upcoming opponent Belal Muhammad. Edwards is set to main event this weekend’s pay-per-view card at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester, England, where he’ll put the UFC’s welterweight championship […]

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UFC 304 headliner Leon Edwards is on a 13-fight unbeaten streak, but that run does boast one blemish in the form of a No Contest against upcoming opponent Belal Muhammad.

Edwards is set to main event this weekend’s pay-per-view card at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester, England, where he’ll put the UFC’s welterweight championship on the line against a familiar foe in Muhammad.

The pair first collided in a UFC Fight Night headliner back in 2021, with Muhammad filling in for Khamzat Chimaev on a few weeks’ notice. After finding some early success, Edwards inadvertently poked “Remember the Name” in the eye 18 seconds into round two, rendering him unable to continue.

Both men have since experienced nothing but victory inside the Octagon, with “Rocky” winning the 170-pound gold and successfully defending it twice at the expense of Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington. Muhammad, meanwhile, has won five straight over Demian Maia, Stephen Thompson, Vicente Luque, Sean Brady, and Gilbert Burns.

That run has earned “Remember the Name” his long-awaited first title opportunity and, in the process, a second shot at handing “Rocky” his first defeat since 2015.

Ahead of Saturday’s event, the promotion has released the full Edwards vs. Muhammad fight from UFC Vegas 21 on its official YouTube channel.

Given the success he had early on when they first shared the cage, many are expecting Edwards to finish the job second time around. Others, however, have highlighted Muhammad’s evolution as a fighter to dismiss the 2021 bout as a relevant guide to how the UFC 304 main event might play out.

We’ll find out on July 27 which camp is correct with their assessment.

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Leon Edwards lands custom shorts for title fight with Belal Muhammad at UFC 304

Following in the footsteps of his peers earlier this annum, undisputed welterweight champion, Leon Edwards is the latest fighter…

Following in the footsteps of his peers earlier this annum, undisputed welterweight champion, Leon Edwards is the latest fighter to land his own pair of custom fight shorts ahead of his UFC 304 battle with Belal Muhammad this weekend.

Edwards, who returns to the Octagon this weekend at UFC 304, takes on soon-to-be two-time foe, Muhammad over the course of five rounds, in a bid to rack up successful title defense number three.

Last time out, the Birmingham native landed another one-sided win as part of his stunning winning spree, besting former interim champion, Colby Covington in the pair’s heated grudge match.

Most recently, the promotion have incorporated some stylish custom fight wear and equipment for their competitors – introduced at UFC 300, with Alex Pereira, Zhang Weili, Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje all sporting custom-designed and patterned fightwear.

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Two months later it was former interim champion, Dustin Poirier’s turn to land a pair of floral fight board shorts, before just last month Pereira sported his tribal pair again.

And along with Ian Garry – who received his prior Cage Warriors purple shaded shorts for his UFC 303, at UFC 304 this weekend, polarizing lightweight, Paddy Pimblett has also added orange-colored custom shorts for his fight with King Green.

Leon Edwards lands custom shorts for UFC 304 return

In the night’s headliner, it has now been revealed that amongst sporting gold-colored gloves alongside title challenger, Muhammad, undisputed welterweight champion, Edwards has earned himself a pair of patterned and designed custom fight shorts – sporting a green colour as well as the Union Jack flag and the flag of Jamaica.

“First look at UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards’ custom shorts for #UFC304 #UFC5,” Christopher De Santiago posted on his X account.

Ending this weekend’s title doubleheader against Muhammad, the promotion will also showcase an interim heavyweight title fight as Tom Aspinall takes on Curtis Blaydes in a championship rematch.

Who wins this weekend at UFC 304: Leon Edwards or Belal Muhammad?

Belal Muhammad laughs off Leon Edwards’ cardio ‘It is hilarious’

Attempting to clinch the undisputed welterweight title this weekend in his second outing against current gold holder, Leon Edwards…

Attempting to clinch the undisputed welterweight title this weekend in his second outing against current gold holder, Leon Edwards at UFC 304, surging challenger, Belal Muhammad has hit out at the gas tank of the Birmingham native – or apparent lack thereof.

Muhammad, who has enjoyed an impressive roughshod run through welterweight contenders to land the number two rank in the division, stretching his unbeaten run to 10 straight fights back in May of last year in a title-eliminator clash.

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Beating former title challenger, Gilbert Burns over the course of five rounds in a short-notice pairing, Muhammad earned himself a rematch championship fight with Edwards – whom he first fought back in 2020.

Headlining a UFC Apex facility card against the Team Renegade BJJ & MMA staple, Muhammad was left unable to continue midway through the second frame after Edwards landed an inadvertent eye poke, resulting in an official ‘No Contest’.

Belal Muhammad laughs off call out from Colby Covington after UFC 304 this guy's a joke

Belal Muhammad pokes fun at Leon Edwards ahead of UFC 304

And chomping at the bit to snatch the crown on enemy territory in Manchester this weekend at UFC 304, Muhammad has made a mockery of the incumbent’s ability to push the pace, labelling his cardio tank “hilarious”.

“Bro, he (Leon Edwards) literally threw 60 strikes against Colby (Covington) and gassed out in the fifth round.” Belal Muhammad told WEIGHING IN during as recent interview. “I’m looking at this guy, like bro, you’re a dominant striker, this guy disrespected your family, your father, and you still went out there and only threw 60 strikes against a guy with, you know, cardio kickboxing striking. It is hilarious that they call this guy the sniper, the killer, this and that. But when I look at his fights, when I look at his matches, I don’t really see nothing that I can’t walk through.”

“It’s still only one round. So people could say, make their excuses, but, there’s not even need for me to make excuses because it was only one round there’s still four more rounds to go.”

Who wins this weekend in Manchester: Leon Edwards or Belal Muhammad?

Belal Muhammad On Why Five-Round UFC 304 Main Event Favors Him: ‘He Literally Threw 60 Strikes Against Colby & Gassed Out!’

Belal Muhammad will challenge Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight championship in the main event of UFC 304 on July 28, 2024. The former is riding an impressive nine-fight win streak and has defeated the likes of Gilbert Burns, Stephen Thompson, and Vicente Luque. Muhammad’s primary weapon has been his wrestling. However, he also showcased […]

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Muhammad’s primary weapon has been his wrestling. However, he also showcased his striking prowess by knocking out Sean Brady. On the flip side, Edwards is considered one of the best strikers in the UFC and he’s nullified Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington’s wrestling in his two title defenses.

“Remember the Name” and “Rocky” fought previously in March 2021 but the fight was ruled a no-contest due to an eye poke. Here’s how Muhammad plans to win the rematch and why he’s confident about doing so…

Belal Muhammad Claims Leon Edwards Doesn’t Have The Tools And Cardio To Beat Him

Muhammad appeared on the Weighing In podcast hosted by “Big” John McCarthy and Josh “The Punk” Thomson recently. While discussing his next fight, he outright discarded Edwards’ cardio by using the Covington bout as an example. The champion landed 57 significant strikes and had around 90 seconds of control time.

“It’s still only one round. So people could say, make their excuses, but, there’s not even need for me to make excuses because it was only one round there’s still four more rounds to go.”

The challenger seems unbothered by Edwards succeeding on the feet in the first round of their previous fight. He claims to have the advantage in a five-round battle.

“Remember The Name” then also took a sly dig at “Rocky” for not being aggressive enough against an opponent who disrespected his family.

Muhammad is riding high on confidence ahead of his first chance at winning UFC gold. He isn’t worried about anything that Edwards brings to the Octagon and plans to shut the kingpin’s gameplan down over five rounds.

“Bro, he literally threw 60 strikes against Colby and gassed out in the fifth round. I’m looking at this guy, like bro, you’re a dominant striker, this guy disrespected your family, your father, and you still went out there and only threw 60 strikes against a guy with, you know, cardio kickboxing striking. It is hilarious that they call this guy the sniper, the killer, this and that. But when I look at his fights, when I look at his matches, I don’t really see nothing that I can’t walk through.”

Muhammad has been out of action since May 2023, waiting for his title shot. However, he’s been training with UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov, convincing many fans that his wrestling has improved drastically.

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Alexander Volkanovski Predicts UFC 304 headliner Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad

After a fairly timid performance against Colby Covington in his last outing, Alexander Volkanovski believes Leon Edwards is going…

After a fairly timid performance against Colby Covington in his last outing, Alexander Volkanovski believes Leon Edwards is going to let his hands go when he steps inside the Octagon this Saturday night.

Emanating from Co-op Live in Manchester, ‘Rocky’ will put his welterweight world title on the line against top-ranked contender Belal Muhammad in the UFC 304 headliner.

After bringing the belt back to the UK via his shocking “kick heard ’round the world” against Kamaru Usman at UFC 278, Edwards defended the crown against the ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ in an entertaining trilogy bout before offering up a somewhat uninspired, albeit successful showing against the aforementioned Colby Covington.

This time around, former featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski believes ‘Rocky’ will be more likely to let his hands go, giving fans something to feast on as he performs in front of his home country for the first time since his threequel with Usman.

“I think [Leon Edwards] is gonna let his hands go, which is gonna make him a lot more dangerous,” Volkanovski said in a video on his YouTube channel. “‘Cause when he does let his hands go, he’s good. Leon Edwards is really good. Even just watching his training, hitting pads. You can see there’s power in his kicks.”

Both UFC gold and a couple of impressive unbeaten streaks are on the line between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad

Aside from UFC gold, a couple of long-standing win streaks will be on the line this Saturday night in the Capitol of the North. Leon Edwards enters the bout having won his last 12 fights dating back to a 2016 win over Dominic Waters.

Meanwhile, Belal Muhammad has built an impressive nine-fight win streak spanning the last five years. In his last four outings, he has bested Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson, Vicente Luque, Sean Brady, and Gilbert Burns — all members of the welterweight top 15 with Thompson, Brady, and Burns residing in the top 10.

Their UFC 304 headliner will also serve as a rematch after their first meeting at a Fight Night event ended in the early moments of round two due to an inadvertent eye poke perpetrated by Edwards.