Exciting Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2 Set for Saturday

The long-awaited fight night is finally here! This Saturday, fans will witness the rematch between welterweight champion Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad at the Co-op Live in Manchester, England. It’s been a journey for both fighters, and they’re eager to prove their worth in the octagon.

The event will kick off with a three-fight early preliminary card starting at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+, featuring a welterweight bout between Oban Elliott and Preston Parsons. Following that, a four-fight preliminary card will begin at 8 p.m. ET, headlined by Nathaniel Wood taking on Daniel Pineda.

As the clock strikes 10 p.m. ET, the main card will launch on ESPN+ pay-per-view. The spotlight will be on the highly anticipated title rematch between Edwards and Muhammad, alongside Tom Aspinall’s clash against Curtis Blaydes in the co-main event. Another thrilling match to watch is the battle between fan-favorite Paddy Pimblett and Bobby Green.

Interestingly, Edwards and Muhammad both share a remarkable 23-fight unbeaten streak with their only hiccup coming in a no-contest against each other back in March 2021. Edwards, now a celebrated champion, has made a name for himself after a stunning knockout victory over Kamar Usman last year, while Muhammad aims to turn some heads with his under-the-radar but impressive resume.

In the betting world, Edwards is a solid favorite at -260, implying a strong belief in his skill set, while Muhammad is pegged at +220, reflecting the potential for an upset. Alongside the main event, fans will keep a close eye on other match-ups like the intriguing fight between Aspinall and Blaydes.

The atmosphere is expected to be electric as fans gather for what promises to be an unforgettable night of fights. Who will walk away victorious? All eyes will be glued to the action this Saturday night!