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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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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 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

Leon Edwards lands custom shorts for title fight with Belal Muhammad at UFC 304Following in the footsteps of his peers earlier this annum, undisputed welterweight champion, Leon Edwards is the latest fighter…

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 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.

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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.

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“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?

‘If This Is Real I’m Putting My Bank Account On Leon’ – Fans Call Foul After Leon Edwards Allegedly Makes The Craziest Basketball Trick Shot

Either Leon Edwards is the greatest athlete to have ever walked the earth or a video on UFC 304 fight week has been faked to make it seem that way. A short clip on social media shows the UFC welterweight champion going for a run through a park as he prepares to defend his welterweight […]

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Either Leon Edwards is the greatest athlete to have ever walked the earth or a video on UFC 304 fight week has been faked to make it seem that way.

A short clip on social media shows the UFC welterweight champion going for a run through a park as he prepares to defend his welterweight title this weekend in Manchester.

After some people on a basketball court call him over and ask for “headshot dead”, in reference to his iconic celebration at UFC 278, he is happy to oblige.

The champ then proceeds to walk onto the court and without breaking his stride, catch a stunning left-foot volley out of the air that sends the ball flying into the basket on the other side, sending the people around him into pandemonium.

MMA Fans React To Leon Edwards Trick Shot With Amazement And Skepticism

The video has got fight fans questioning everything after seeing “Rocky” pull off what is either clever camera trickery or one of the greatest trick shots of all time.

Having won the welterweight title with the same leg, everyone knows that his left side is capable of one-shot wonders, but this takes things to a new level.

Unless, like many of the replies suggested, there is a clever social media play afoot…

“The way he casually punted the ball and it goes in”

“Leon after that:”

“Surely no one thinks this is actually real lol”

“This definitely took 69,420 times”

“If he plays England win the Euros”

“If this is real I’m putting my bank account on Leon”

“Just wait and see. Belal about to take a tennis ball to decision.

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

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…

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 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’.

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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”.

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“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?

Leon Edwards’ Coach Dismisses Makhachev’s Chances In Potential Super Fight: ‘Islam Is Not Known For His Striking…’

Leon Edwards has outlined his hopes of trying to become a two-weight world champion if he’s able to keep hold of the welterweight title this Saturday at UFC 304. His third title defense comes in Manchester against Belal Muhammad but whilst “Rocky” has plans to go up, the champion at the weight class below may […]

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Leon Edwards has outlined his hopes of trying to become a two-weight world champion if he’s able to keep hold of the welterweight title this Saturday at UFC 304.

His third title defense comes in Manchester against Belal Muhammad but whilst “Rocky” has plans to go up, the champion at the weight class below may have something to say about that.

Lightweight king Islam Makhachev also wants a shot at champ-champ status in the near future and Edwards has been open to that idea in the past.

Despite Makhachev being considered by many to be the most in-form fighter in the world right now, the welterweight champion’s coach believes that he isn’t a big threat to Edwards’ title.

Dave Lovell Questions If Islam Makhachev Would Be Able To Cause Leon Edwards Problems

During an interview with Submission Radio, Team Renegade’s Dave Lovell spoke about how he sees a fight between Makhachev and his fighter playing out.

Lovell doesn’t believe that the lightweight champion is a major concern to Edwards for a few different reasons.

As he points out, “Rocky” is very used to fighting the top grapplers in his weight class at this point and has proven to be very effective against them.

With Makhachev moving up in weight there will be a clear size difference between the two men and that gives Lovell confidence that “Rocky” would be too big and too skilled should the fight ever happen.

“Would he be big enough? Would he have the same effect that he has at his weight now? I don’t think so. Has he met a sharp shooter like Leon? No he hasn’t. Again, what can Islam bring to Leon? Size wise, Leon’s physically bigger than him, outreaches him.

“So again, he’s going to resort to what he knows which is his wrestling so it’s just unfortunate that you look at the last guys Leon fought. Usman twice, Colby, all wrestlers. Now Belal, wrestler. So, Islam is not known for his striking. They’re known for their wrestling and basically, Leon’s improving, people don’t understand.”

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