UFC 304 social media reactions: Belal Muhammad’s title win over Leon Edwards leaves mixed feelings from fighters

If Belal Muhammad wins this bout, he will be the oldest fighter to defeat a defending champion in any weight class 170 pounds and below.

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) July 28, 2024

Muhammad gets a simple double less than 20 seconds into the first round.

— Luke Thomas🏋️‍♀️ (@lthomasnews) July 28, 2024

Edwards clearly got hurt by that left hook. Stopped him in his tracks.

— Mookie Alexander (@mookiealexander) July 28, 2024

10-9 Belal Muhammad after R1

It looked like Leon got wobbled towards the end of that round before the takedown. Need to watch that again #UFC304

— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) July 28, 2024

That’s a great first round for Belal. Stung Edwards on the feet and had him way behind on that last takedown.

— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) July 28, 2024

Belal is lookin sharp out there 10-9 round for him #ufc304

— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) July 28, 2024

Good 1st round for Belal! Both had their moments but multiple TDs and pressure win the round 10-9

— Funky (@Benaskren) July 28, 2024

10-9 Belal. Leon needs to throw more feints to keep Belal from shooting #UFC304

— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) July 28, 2024

Belal is giving Leon some big problems on the feet rn 👀 #ufc304

— Megan Anderson (@MeganAnderson) July 28, 2024

So uhh this is actually a good fight so far

— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) July 28, 2024

That was a beautiful takedown off the pummel

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) July 28, 2024

Belal Nurmagomedov 😂😂😂

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 28, 2024

Fairytale start for Belal Muhammad through 10 minutes. Seems to have Leon Edwards thrown off his game. #UFC304

— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohn) July 28, 2024

20-18 Belal Muhammad. He is making this an ugly fight #UFC304

— José Youngs (@JoseYoungs) July 28, 2024

Now suddenly Edwards has Muhammad’s back in Round 3 and is looking for a RNC with over three minutes to work #UFC304

— Nolan King (@mma_kings) July 28, 2024

Leon Edwards looks like he doesn’t want to be in there tonight. @bullyb170 making this look like an episode of Bully beat down these first two rounds #ufc304

— Brendan Schaub (@BrendanSchaub) July 28, 2024

Muhammad trying to get lower head position to the mat to facilitate the turn and reversal.

— Luke Thomas🏋️‍♀️ (@lthomasnews) July 28, 2024

29-28, Belal Muhammad. It’s getting interesting. #UFC304

— Danny Segura (@dannyseguratv) July 28, 2024

Slick grappling by Leon in R3 gives him an easy round! 29-28

Leon’s back control is elite.

— Funky (@Benaskren) July 28, 2024

Great main event so far… a plethora of martial arts… both guys pursuing their strengths. #ufc304

— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 28, 2024

3-1 Belal. Leon Edwards needs a fifth round finish, or a 10-8, to retain his title. #UFC304

— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) July 28, 2024

Leon Edwards’ corner tells him he need a finish in Round 5 to defend against Belal Muhammad. I agree. #UFC304

— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohn) July 28, 2024

Another easy round to score, 39-37 Belal. Leon needs a finish to win this fight.

— Funky (@Benaskren) July 28, 2024

Damn the coaching styles are so different between rounds #ufc304

— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) July 28, 2024

Round 5 has been Edward’s Cinderella man round in the past. But truly I feel his reign has been largely uncontested.

— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 28, 2024

Congrats to Belal for sticking to his game plan and having a dominant performance! #UFC304

— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) July 28, 2024

Even @dc_mma brain was confused… but this is the game we chose….

— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 28, 2024