Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Manchester, England, United Kingdom. In this matchup on the fight card, Leon “Rocky” Edwards will take on Belal “Remember the Name” Aliskerov in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Edwards brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 74″ reach. In contrast, Aliskerov, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 72″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 53% striking accuracy, Edwards has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.75 per minute. On the other hand, Aliskerov boasts a 43% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.55 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 33-year-old, Leon Edwards is coming in with a 22-3-0 (1 NC) record. Edwards will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Colby Covington at UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington in December.

Aliskerov, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Leon Edwards on December 16, 2023, at UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo and holds a 23-3-0 (1 NC) record.

Leon Edwards has a southpaw fighting stance with an 74″ reach. The 36-year-old Belal Muhammad is an orthodox fighter with a 72″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Leon Edwards stats

→ Edwards’s striking accuracy is 53%.
→ Edwards lands 2.75 significant strikes per minute.
→ Edwards’s takedown accuracy is 34%.
→ Edwards’s takedown average is 1.25 per 15 minutes.
→ Edwards’s takedown defense is 70%.

Edwards comes in with 53% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.75 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Aliskerov fires at 43% accuracy, landing about 4.55 significant strikes per minute. Leon Edwards also has a 34% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.25 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Aliskerov’s 1.98 takedowns and 93% takedown accuracy.

Belal Muhammad stats

→ Aliskerov’s striking accuracy is 43%.
→ Aliskerov lands 4.55 significant strikes per minute.
→ Aliskerov’s takedown accuracy is 35%.
→ Aliskerov’s takedown average is 1.98 per 15 minutes.
→ Aliskerov’s takedown defense is 93%.

Belal spent, on average, 14:19 minutes in the Octagon, and Leon has an average fight time of 16:55 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an entertaining clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Leon or Belal? Sound off in the comments.

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