After defeating Thompson, Belal Muhammad asks for a 'settlement' against Leon Edwards

L. Edwards and B. Muhammad faced each other in UFC Las Vegas 21. Photo: Instagram

At a great stage in his career and coming off victories over Stephen Thompson, Belal Muhammad | He has already chosen who he would like to face in his next fight. In an interview after UFC Vegas 45 this Saturday (18), the welterweight revealed that he would like to 'settle the score' with number three in the rankings. Leon edwards.

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"Leon edwards (your next opponent). This is the only (duel) that makes sense. There is unfinished business there,” Belal said at the press conference.

The two athletes took part in the main fight of the UFC Las Vegas 21, which took place in March of this year. The fight ended in a frustrating way after 'Rocky' accidentally poked his rival in the eye, who was unable to continue the fight due to the injury and bleeding that was occurring at that time.

In his last seven fights with Ultimate gloves, Belal has won six victories. His last defeat was in January 2019, to Geoff neal in the unanimous decision of the judges. 'Remember the Name' has a record of 20 wins and three losses in professional MMA.