Intense Face-Off at UFC 304 Press Conference: Edwards vs. Muhammad
Manchester Showdown
The atmosphere at UFC 304’s press conference in Manchester was electrifying as tensions between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad reached new heights. Both fighters exchanged heated words, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling rematch on July 27 at Co-op Live in Manchester.
Muhammad’s Bold Claims
Belal Muhammad made headlines earlier in the week by declaring his intention not merely to defeat Edwards but to “torture” him for the entire duration of their fight. Muhammad emphasized his desire to dominate Edwards over 25 minutes to leave no doubt about his superiority.
“I want to torture him, I want him to realize how much better I am than him,” Muhammad told reporters.
Edwards Responds
Leon Edwards did not take Muhammad’s comments lightly. During the press conference, he questioned Muhammad’s capabilities, pointing out the absurdity of Muhammad’s claims.
“When has he ever tortured anyone? The guy is confused – it’s the same guy who says he punches like Canelo,” Edwards retorted, referencing an earlier comment from Muhammad’s camp comparing his punching power to that of the renowned boxer Canelo Alvarez.
The Elevator Incident
Adding fuel to the fire, Muhammad recounted an incident earlier in the week where he and Edwards had a tense encounter in an elevator. Muhammad claimed he sensed fear in Edwards and his team during the confrontation.
“I was like a bear in the woods, I smelled fear in him,” Muhammad said, further taunting Edwards by questioning the whereabouts of Edwards’ brother and coach during the incident.
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UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad – Fight Card and Schedule
Main Card
Starts at 11:00 PM ET on Saturday, July 27 – Watch via ESPN+
• Welterweight: Leon Edwards (c) vs. Belal Muhammad
• Heavyweight: Tom Aspinall (ic) vs. Curtis Blaydes
• Lightweight: Bobby Green vs. Paddy Pimblett
• Flyweight: Muhammad Mokaev vs. Manel Kape
• Featherweight: Arnold Allen vs. Giga Chikadze
Preliminary Card
Starts at 9:00 PM ET on Saturday, July 27 – Watch via UFC Fight Pass
• Featherweight: Nathaniel Wood vs. Daniel Pineda
• Women’s Strawweight: Molly McCann vs. Bruna Brasil
• Heavyweight: Mick Parkin vs. Lukasz Brzeski
Early Preliminary Card
Starts at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, July 27 – Watch via UFC Fight Pass
• Welterweight: Oban Elliott vs. Preston Parsons
• Welterweight: Sam Patterson vs. Kiefer Crosbie
• Middleweight: Christian Leroy Duncan vs. Gregory Rodrigues
• Light Heavyweight: Modestas Bukauskas vs. Marcin Prachnio
Conclusion
As anticipation builds for UFC 304, the animosity between Edwards and Muhammad guarantees a high-stakes showdown. Fans can expect an explosive night of fights, with the main event headlining a card filled with compelling bouts.
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