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When Underdogs Bite Back: UFC 304's Shocking Upsets!

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Belal Muhammad pulls off a stunning upset to claim the welterweight title from Leon Edwards. Check out all the wild moments from UFC 304!

UFC 304 served up a feast of excitement and unexpected twists in Manchester as Belal Muhammad stunned the crowd by dethroning local favorite Leon Edwards in a gripping welterweight title bout. In a night jam-packed with energy at Co-op Live, the fans held their breath as Muhammad put on a grappling clinic that left the champion baffled. Just when it seemed Edwards would defend his title with ease, Muhammad proved that fortune indeed favors the brave. His strategy paid off big time as he circled the octagon with precision and ferocity, unleashing tactics that shocked not only the audience but also the UFC universe at large.

The co-main event wasn’t any less thrilling, with Tom Aspinall finding himself back in the spotlight. He turned heads by effectively dispatching Curtis Blaydes with a blistering first-round knockout, affirming his status as a top contender in the heavyweight division. The Manchester audience erupted as they witnessed Aspinall's sheer power and determination. After the dust settled, it was clear that both fighters left an indelible mark on a night filled with nail-biting excitement.

It wasn’t just the victors who made headlines; the fighters left behind in the wake of UFC 304 had their own stories to tell. Paddy Pimblett and others found themselves at the edge, motivated to rise from the ashes after an unfortunate defeat. As the commentators noted, in the world of UFC, every setback could simply be a stage for a future comeback, resonating perfectly with the age-old saying, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again… in Europe!" A jibe perhaps, but one that rings true as many fighters aim to reclaim their glory after a fall.

As the arena emptied and the cheers faded, fans held onto the anticipation of what the next chapters for these fighters might look like. Belal Muhammad's triumph wasn’t just about winning the title; it also set him on a collision course with several top contenders vying for championship glory. Now, the big question remains: who will Rumble in the Cage next? While MMA often resembles a game of chess, it undeniably brings with it an injection of drama and camaraderie.

Did you know that Belal Muhammad's victory marked him as the first fighter to defeat Leon Edwards since the latter's rise to prominence? Additionally, Aspinall’s knockout was not just a testament to his prowess, but it also reaffirmed that quick finishes can electrify audiences and set the stage for future title contentions. Remember that UFC is not just about the brawn; it’s a saga filled with strategies, resilience, and a sprinkle of good humor!

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Main Card Results | UFC 304: Edwards vs Muhammad 2 (The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship)

See The Fight Results, Watch Post-Fight Interviews With The Main Card Winners And More From UFC 304: Edwards vs Muhammad 2, Live From Co-op Live In ...

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Belal Muhammad, Paddy Pimblett And the Real Winners and Losers ... (Bleacher Report)

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Or, as it relates to the UFC this weekend, repackage and move to Europe. Both the main and co-main event ...

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Underdog's history in world title masterclass; UFC superstar call-out ... (Fox Sports)

Belal Muhammad has upstaged welterweight champion Leon Edwards in the UFC 304 main event, putting on a grappling masterclass to dethrone the hometown hero ...

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UFC 304 live updates: Results, highlights, odds as Leon Edwards ... (Yahoo Sports)

Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad are ready for their rematch on Saturday night in England.

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UFC 304 - Leon Edwards v Belal Muhammad and Tom Aspinall v ... (Eurosport.com AU)

Hello and welcome to TNT Sports' live coverage of UFC 304 live from Manchester in what should be an electric night of action. A fierce main event sees Leon ...

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UFC 304 Results: Bonus Winners, Highlights And Finishes (Forbes)

The Manchester, England fans at the Co-Op Arena went home unhappy early Sunday morning. Take a look at all of the results, bonus winners and highlights from ...

UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2 Live Fight Coverage - ESPN (ESPN FC)

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Muhammad wins UFC welterweight crown, Aspinall retains interim ... (The Associated Press)

Tom Aspinall retained the UFC interim heavyweight championship with a punishing first-round knockout of Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 on Saturday night.

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Leon Edwards, Belal Muhammad's Next Best Fights After UFC 304 ... (Bleacher Report)

Belal Muhammad has been campaigning for a welterweight title shot for years. Now, he can say he was right all along after claiming the championship with a…

UFC 304 in Manchester: Belal Muhammad shocks Leon Edwards to ... (BBC News)

Belal Muhammad beats Britain's Leon Edwards to win the welterweight title at UFC 304 at Manchester's Co-op live.

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Belal Muhammad becomes first fighter of Palestinian origin to win ... (Aljazeera.com)

Mixed martial arts fighter snatches UFC welterweight crown from defending champion Leon Edwards.

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UFC 304: Tom Aspinall calls out Jon Jones after knocking out Curtis ... (Sky Sports)

Tom Aspinall retained the UFC interim heavyweight championship with a punishing first-round knockout of Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 on Saturday night, ...

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Lionesses star Ella Toone joins Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney at ... (Goal.com)

England star Ella Toone was ringside alongside Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney to watch Tom Aspinall prevail at UFC 304.

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UFC 304 results: Tom Aspinall knocks out Curtis Blaydes but Leon ... (The Independent)

Aspinall retained the interim heavyweight title in rapid fashion, but his fellow Briton was outwrestled in the welterweight main event.

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UFC 304: Aspinall calls out Jones after retaining interim ... (The Guardian)

Tom Aspinall retained the UFC interim heavyweight championship with a punishing first-round knockout of Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304.

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UFC 304 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Leon Edwards ... (Yahoo Sports)

MANCHESTER, England – Fighters from Saturday's UFC 304 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $307500.

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Lionesses star Ella Toone joins Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney at ... (Goal.com)

England star Ella Toone was ringside alongside Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney to watch Tom Aspinall prevail at UFC 304.

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Belal Muhammad mocks British UFC fans after beating Leon ... (SPORTbible)

Belal Muhammad mocked British MMA fans following his victory over Leon Edwards at UFC 304, while also shutting down talk of an immediate rematch.

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UFC interim heavyweight champ Aspinall waits for title fight against ... (The Associated Press)

Tom Aspinall retained the UFC interim heavyweight championship with a punishing first-round knockout of Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 on Saturday night.

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Video: Watch UFC 304 post-fight press conference live stream on ... (Yahoo Sports)

MANCHESTER, England – UFC 304 takes place Saturday at Co-op Live and you can watch a live video stream of the post-event news conference here on MMA Junkie.

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Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC 304 with classics from ... (Yahoo Sports)

While it takes intense training, world-class skills and maybe even a bit of luck to register a UFC win, picking the right song to accompany you to the cage ...

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Dana White Savagely Announces UFC's Split With Undefeated Fighter (Forbes)

UFC CEO Dana White was not in the best of moods after UFC 304, and Mohammed Mokaev was one of the people who felt his wrath.

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Belal Muhammad Becomes Palestine's First-Ever UFC Champion ... (Egyptian Streets)

Mixed martial artist Belal Muhammad created history by becoming the first Palestinian champion in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the world's ...

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Official Scorecards | UFC 304: Edwards vs Muhammad 2 (The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship)

An entertaining night of action in Manchester wrapped with the packed house at Co-op Live left in stunned silence, as Belal Muhammad closed out the show by ...

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5 biggest takeaways from UFC 304: Jon Jones' legacy loses ... (Yahoo Sports)

What mattered most at UFC 304 at Co-op Live in Manchester, England? Here are a few post-fight musings …

Palestinian wins middleweight UFC champion, makes history (WAFA - Palestine News Agency)

LONDON, Monday, July 29, 2024 (WAFA) – Palestinian martial arts player Bilal Mohammad was crowned the middleweight world champion in martial arts (UFC 304), ...

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Dana White not interested in re-signing Muhammad Mokaev after ... (Sportsnet.ca)

UFC president Dana White did not mince words when speaking about undefeated flyweight Muhammad Mokaev who defeated Manel Kape by unanimous decision at the ...

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UFC 304: The vital lesson in Leon Edwards' title loss to Belal ... (The Independent)

With less than a minute left in his rematch with Muhammad, Edwards sliced open his challenger with an onslaught of elbows – but it was too late.

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UFC 304 post-event facts: Tom Aspinall shortens fight time record in ... (Yahoo Sports)

The UFC made its return to Manchester, England on Saturday with UFC 304 at Co-Op Live, and the two title fights on the card couldn't have ended much diff.

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Prelim Results | UFC 304: Edwards vs Muhammad 2 (The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship)

See The Fight Results, Watch Post-Fight Interviews With The Prelim Winners And More From UFC 304: Edwards vs Muhammad 2, Live From Co-op Live In Manchester, ...

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