Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad 2 full fight video highlights

Watch Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad 2 full fight video highlights from their main event showdown Saturday night, courtesy of multiple outlets.

Edwards vs. Muhammad 2 took place July 27 at the Co-Op Live in Manchester, England, Leon Edwards (22-4, 1 no-contest) and Belal Muhammad (24-3, 1 no-contest) squared off in the main card clash. The fight aired live on pay-per-view on ESPN+.

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Round 1

Belal right across the cage and Leon meets him but Belal is not giving Leon any room. He’s getting right in Leon’s face from the jump.

And there’s a takedown! Leon was near the fence and Belal shot a good double, clean finish! Belal in top position, Leon tying up from guard. Great start for the challenger!

Belal postures and Leon stands up but Belal sticking on him, pushing Leon to the cage. Leon pivots and lands a pair of good knees to the body. He’s strong in the clinch and now Leon is changing levels. Belal defends and walks him back up but Leon still has the position.

Leon working knees here and lands a nice elbow as he breaks. Belal lands a body kick and he’s backing Belal up in space. Body kick. Both men trying to take the initiative and Leon lands a nice stepping knee to the body.

Now Leon moving in space and snapping kicks in there. Belal slowing his pressure somewhat but still the guy advancing. Strong left hand from Leon catches Belal. And a nasty body kick gets Belal moving back. Leon looking so crisp in there. Belal advancing again though and that HAS to happen. He can’t win on the back foot.

Another left from Leon and a good elbow from Belal inside. Then a knee to the body from Leon. But Belal staying on him and he hurts Leon! Uppercut snapped his head and Leon standing still now and power double from Belal puts him right down!

Belal needs some work to take the round back but he’s landing some elbows and works until the final bell.

MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9 Muhammad.

Round 2

Very competitive and fun round! Edwards was winning the round but Belal hurting him at the end just stole it back. And Belal’s cardio is insane. Winning the first round was huge for him.

Belal right back in his face. He’s not gonna let up but Leon lands a nasty body kick. Exchanging with the hands but Belal pressuring down and he’s owning the cage now. Leon against the fence and Belal pouring shots into him. Double from Belal against the fence but Leon defends. Belal still has the body lock though.

Leon digs an arm in and pivots but Belal works a kneetap and gets Leon down. Leon gives up the back to turn but Belal has a hook in and he’s trying to get the back. Leon tries to move but Belal dumps him right down on his head! Belal has the back! Leon trying to shake him but Belal is smothering the champion right now!

Belal talked a whole lot of mess before this and right now he’s delivering. Leon has no answer and as he gets up Belal swaps and takes him down. Leon against the fence turning but Belal trying to step into that back again. Leon very calm but he ain’t winning this right now.

Belal looking unbelievable right now. Leon gets to his feet and turns but Belal keeping tight . Leon pivots and lands a knee and then tries to drag Belal down! Leon almost gets the back but Belal scrambles and Leon staying heavy on top now. Showing good positioning but Belal stands up. Leon throws one hook in but Belal defends to the round end.

MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9 Muhammad, 20-18 Muhammad overall.

Round 3

Bit of panic in Leon’s corner. “Push him back!” Yep. That’s the only way he can win.

Belal right across the cage and in his face. Leon throws some kicks but he’s getting moved to the fence with ease and Belal lands a head kick in an exchange. And as soon as Leon tries to grab the hands, level change and double from Belal. Leon up though and reverses!

Leon on the back body lock with a hook in against the fence. Leon trying to drag Belal down and he takes the back!!!! He’s got both hooks in and starting to work at the neck. Championship mettle!

Belal holding the arm to defend. Leon has the body triangle in, not full, but mostly. Belal defending and trying to break the lock. No joy. But he does get his shoulder free to the mat.

Leon can’t really get a choke from this twisted spot but he’s in a dominant position for the round. He tries to move and sneak the arm, face crank but Belal defending. Almost gets the crank across but Belal not letting it happen yet.

Belal holding one hand at all time. Now Belal trying to get it across but he can’t. Leon just holding this one until the end of the round. Belal no longer even looking to free himself, just ride this out. It’s a lost round and that’s sensible.

MMA Fighting scores the round 10-8 Edwards, 28-28 overall.

Round 4

Belal comes across right away and jabs Leon to the cage. Leon circling out now though. And lands a BIG left hand! Belal stays on him though with the jab. Leon moving back now, accepting the cage.

Belal with pressure. Exchanges here and then Belal shoots a double. Leon can’t defend this one and Belal immediately moves to the back. Total reversal of the previous round as Belal has both hooks in, and maybe the triangle, I can’t really see.

Belal landing good elbows here and now he has the body triangle as he drags Leon over to his side.Short shots here as Leon plays defense, trying to control one hand and turn. Belal keeps working, no real attempt for a choke, just short shots.

Belal keeps great control here. Leon trying to sit up and turn but the body triangle isn’t letting up. Belal keeps putting punches in, keeps controlling. Leon starts rolling and Belal sticks with him but Leon keeps rolling and he’s on top!

30 seconds to land something massive but can he? Belal scoots and stands and Leon can’t do much though.

MMA Fighting scores the round 10-8 Muhammad, 38-36 Muhammad overall.

Round 5

Leon needs a finish and his corner basically tells him that. And they both come out chucking! Leon showing some energy here and stuffs a takedown attempt from Belal in space!

But Leon keeps backing up and when he gets to the fence Belal can shoot again. Belal putting a major pace on him and Leon can’t keep up. Clean double and Leon keeps his feet but Belal slips to back bodylock and tries to drag Leon down.

Can’t after some work but then eventually does. Leon on a knee against the fence and now Belal slips the hooks in and he’s got the back. This fight is OVER. Just a matter of time.

Leon is so gassed. Belal holding position, landing punches. Incredible performance and Leon can’t do anything. Choke attempt for Belal but Leon defends. Not sure he’s ever getting out. He is spent.

Belal talked his shit and did it. This man ate trash from so many people and in the biggest fight of his life, delivers the performance of his life.

45 seconds and Leon turns! Elbows and WOW! BIG CUT on Belal but there’s no time left. MONSTER elbow opened Belal up but he’s holding on for dear life. Leon trying to empty the tank but not enough time and Belal tying up.

Big elbows from the champion to the end of the bell and the champion tried for another miracle but it wasn’t enough.

MMA Fighting scores the roung 10-9 Muhammad, 48-45 Muhammad overall.