UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad Preview and Predictions
March 9, 2021
After the most heralded fight card of the year, UFC 259, the UFC wastes no time getting back to the action with
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad, an event headlined by a pair of welterweight contenders.
Leon Edwards has been out of action for over a year and a half, but he makes his long-awaited return this weekend against Belal Muhammad. Edwards has won eight consecutive fights, dating back to 2016. His last loss came against reigning champion Kamaru Usman. Muhammad has been impressive as well, with four straight wins and only one setback in his last nine outings.
Can Belal Muhammad Upset Leon Edwards at UFC Fight Night 187?
With the recent news that Belal Muhammad has stepped in and taken the place of Khamzat Chimaev to fight Leon Edwards on March 13, it’s important to remember the long road Edwards has taken to get here.
Edwards last fought in July 2019 when he secured a unanimous-decision victory over former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos. He landed a takedown early in the first round and was able to maintain top control throughout most of the frame. He also briefly took dos Anjos’ back, though he was unable to progress any further before his opponent was able to get back to his feet.