Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad will lock horns in the main event of UFC 304. The fight will take place in Manchester with the UFC welterweight title on the line. Going into the fight, the animosity between both fighters is at its height. This was clearly visible when they met at the Fighter Hotel.ย
In the UFC 304 Embedded series, the camera captured Belal Muhammad coming face-to-face with Leon Edwards in the hotel elevator. Muhammad was already inside the elevator with the UFC cameraman. As the door opened, Edwards entered with his coach and brother. Inside the elevator, both fighters sized up and mocked each other.ย
Edwards and Muhammadโs rivalry began with their no-contest fight in 2021 due to Edwardsโ accidental eye poke. The Brit later became the UFC Welterweight Champion, while Muhammad has an impressive unbeaten run. After waiting for years, Muhammad finally got the opportunity to take the belt and his revenge. He has plans to defeat Edwards and become the first-ever Palestinian UFC champion.ย
Both fighters have not left any opportunities to throw shade at each other in several interviews. All this has kept fight fans invested in their rivalry. Furthermore, the weird elevator interaction between Muhammad and Edwards definitely got the attention of many fight fans.
Fight fans react to Belal Muhammad and Leon Edwardsโ awkward meeting inside the elevator ahead of UFC 304
At UFC 304, It would be Leon Edwardsโ third title defense, and the fighter would continue to keep his championship reign as much as possible. โRockyโ has talked about his intentions to move up and chase double champion status.ย
Belal Muhammad vs. Leon Edwards (via X)
On the other hand, Belal Muhammad has thrown the kitchen sink into his preparation for the fight. The buildup became exciting with the release of the elevator footage. The MMA community couldnโt help but have fun at the awkward interaction between the champion and the challenger. Check out some of the fan reactions:
belal couldnโt hold eye contact ๐
โ ๅฐบไนแฏ (@revivemeqt) July 24, 2024
Most awkward elevator ride I’ve seen ๐ญ๐ญ
โ SportsPulseHQ (@SportsPulseHQ) July 24, 2024
Belal said yesterday that Leon was scared of him
โ Aa_77da_ (@aa_77da_) July 24, 2024
Belal went stiff.
Bro was shook.
โ Tom (@t462819104) July 24, 2024
Tony Montana said it best himself , The eyes don’t lie ๐
โ Andres (@AndresRomance27) July 24, 2024
Me and the boys when we are in an elevator at 2am after drinking too much to some random people
โ The Worst Game Dev (@TheWorstGameDev) July 24, 2024
Also bro this elevator ride was more awkward than any ride i’ve ever taken lmao
โ The Worst Game Dev (@TheWorstGameDev) July 24, 2024
Many pointed out that the whole elevator was extremely awkward for the fighters and their teams. Users mentioned that Belal Muhammad looked scared of Edwards throughout the interaction. Whoโs more scared, and who will take the win? All these questions will be answered when both fighters enter the octagon this weekend.
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